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Key Features
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Local creativity
As the home of the annual Montana Wearable Art Awards, the Nelson region is immersed in creativity. By following the art trails, convention goers can discover ceramists, painters, potters, weavers and sculptors. | |
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Winning wine
Nelson’s long warm summers and cool autumn nights produce wine with intense fruit flavours - growing conditions are likened to the Burgundy area of France. A wine trail map allows easy navigation around the many wineries. | |
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Glow of good health
Health spa retreats are a recent Nelson phenomenon. Body wraps, massage, mud treatments, oxygen treatments and other types of recuperative therapies can be used to balance challenging meeting days. |
What To Do
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Nelson Activities
Wine trails, sea kayaking, hiking, art trails, boat trips, and more... | |
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Nelson Scenic Highlights
Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, beaches, Farewell Spit | |
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Events
Nelson Arts Festival, Nelson Jazz Festival, Sealord Summer Festival, Montana World of Wearable Art Awards, Visionz Festival |
Before and After
There’s a lot to see and do beyond Nelson city. To the east lies Marlborough, a wine growing region speckled with boutique accommodation for gourmet travellers. South of Nelson there are mountains for skiing and hiking. To the west you’ll find the enchanting coast of the Abel Tasman National Park and the eco-adventures of Farewell Spit.
Try these driving routes:
 | Nelson - Greymouth - Nelson (6 Days)
Drive the circuit that takes you from Nelson to Greymouth, then over the Lewis Pass to Kaikoura. Pancake Rocks, hot springs and whales are some of the attractions enroute. | |
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Chetwood Forest - Dimrill Dale (3 Days)
Lord of the Rings enthusiasts can follow the Chetwood Forest-Dimrill Dale driving route, which includes film locations on Takaka Hill, Mt Olympus and Mt Owen. |
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Key Tips
- April - June is warm, without the summer crowds
- September is the busiest time of year in Nelson
- Specialising in vineyard conference rooms and boutique accommodation
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- Conference facilities for up to 450 delegates
- Direct daily flights, from Wellington only 35 mins, from Christchurch 45 mins, and from Auckland only 80 mins
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Planning Essentials
Venues & Accommodation
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The Conventions New Zealand site provides detailed venue and conference services information. There are also Conference Facilities listings on this site which provide a summary of venues. |
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Nelson Accommodation
Nelson takes a fresh approach to conventions with venues that are decidedly original. If your group is small to medium, ensconce yourselves in a vineyard, spa retreat or forest lodge. Larger conventions can be based in Nelson city, then venture further afield for day trips and team building. |
Getting Here
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Plane: The best way to get to Nelson is by air. The flight takes about 1 1/2 hours from Auckland, half an hour from Wellington or one hour from Christchurch. |
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Bus/Car: Alternatively you can catch the Interislander ferry from Wellington to Picton, then proceed to Nelson by coach or car. |
| QUOTE: Mike Lightfoot, Wynn's Oil |
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| "Just need to say a big thanks. Our conference was a huge success, and everyone now wants to move to Nelson. Again thanks for all your input into helping make the weekend the success it was." |
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