Snapshot
- The Nelson region is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, National Parks, 300-plus working artists and crafts people, boutique wineries, fresh local produce and seafood, historical streetscapes, waterfront cafes and restaurants, and a thoroughly relaxed lifestyle
- Nelson, named after Admiral Lord Nelson of The Battle of Trafalgar fame, is the main commercial centre for the region, whose main industries are forestry, horticulture, fishing and tourism
Key Centres
- Nelson, a regional city renowned for its art, craft and fine food
- Motueka, a service town for the surrounding orchards and farms and the closest town to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks
- Takaka, the main centre for the Golden Bay area
Climate
Mean daily temperatures - degrees Centigrade/Fahrenheit
Nelson:
| HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
Summer
(Dec-Feb) |
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Autumn
(Mar-May) |
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Winter
(Jun-Aug) |
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Spring
(Sep-Nov) |
| 23/73 |
12/54 |
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19/66 |
8/46 |
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13/55 |
2/36 |
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17/63 |
7/45 |
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