DURING YOUR VISIT
Soak up the sounds at the Nelson School of Music Winter Festival in July.
Go skiing in the mountains above Nelson Lakes National Park.
On a fine day (and there are many) pack a gourmet lunch and take a walk in the Abel Tasman National Park – no crowds and the water is fantastically clear.
Follow an inner city art or historical trail. Pick up a map or brochure from the Visitor Information Centre.