Nelson Region Information

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Nelson Information

Hardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this..

Nelson Lakes National Park Information

The Southern Alps find their beginning in Nelson Lakes National Park, 102,000 hectares of mountains..

Abel Tasman National Park Information

It would be hard to imagine a more perfect piece of coastline - clear turquoise waters, golden..

Golden Bay Information

Before you lay eyes on Golden Bay, you'll enjoy an amazingly scenic road journey. The long, slow..

Abel Tasman Coast Track Information

Mostly within the boundaries of Abel Tasman National Park, the Abel Tasman Coast Track combines all..

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To visit Nelson region is to discover azure skies and wide open spaces, beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks and unique landforms, vineyards and gourmet cafes, artists and galleries, entrepreneurs and boutique shopping experiences...a uniquely Nelson way of life.

Nelson region combines the finest elements of the New Zealand experience and delivers them across stunning geography, sun-ripened at the perfect latitude under New Zealand's highest sunshine hours.

Nelson offers a unique blend of culture and heritage, landscape and leisure, sunshine and sculpture, fine wine and fabulous food . . served with a warm and embracing welcome. There are many micro-communities, each with a rich variety of activities and unique experiences, waiting to be discovered.

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Queenstown Information

Nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the..

Milford Sound Information

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by..

Christchurch - Canterbury Information

Float above the plains in a hot air balloon or soak in relaxing thermal pools. Enjoy the excellent..

Fiordland Information

Watch the mountains shake off winter and start to warm up for summer. Waterfalls are invigorated..

Dunedin Information

The city of Dunedin was built with the riches of the gold rush, consequently it has one of the best..

Otago Peninsula Information

Flanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on..

Akaroa Information

An easy drive south-east of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula is the South Island's most interesting..

Doubtful Sound Information

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..

Tauranga Bay Information

n the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind..

Marlborough Information

Marlborough is full of activities for you to enjoy. No matter your budget and interests, there is..

Hokitika Information

Hokitika was first settled in 1860, after the discovery of gold on the west coast. It was an..

Central Otago Information

Central Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains..

Dunedin - Coastal Otago Information

Dunedin’s legendary gardens at Glenfalloch and Larnach Castle, are a profusion of colour and..

Lake Wanaka Information

Lake Wanaka is a place to take a deep breath and relax. Protected from the outside world by the..

Southland Information

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Nelson Region Information

Highlights of Nelson Region