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Section Two Nelson

SECTION TWO: PAGE ONE

Nelson

www.nelsonnz.com

This region is New Zealand’s sunniest and has for many years attracted residents who love to use their imaginations. Their work is often inspired by Nelson’s exceptionally beautiful geography - coastal, forest and valley landscapes provide places to wander and dream.

Key Selling Points

  • Nelson's creative community: over 350 artists living in this region.
  • Three distinctly different national parks: Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park
  • Edible experiences: locally grown and gathered produce

Key Centres

  • Nelson: a city renowned for its art and craft and fine food.
  • Motueka: a town surrounded by orchards and farms and the closest town to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
  • Takaka: the main township in the Golden Bay area.

Climate

Mean Daily Temperatures - Centigrade/Fahrenheit

Nelson:
HIGH LOW
HIGH LOW
HIGH LOW
HIGH LOW
Summer
(Dec-Feb)

Autumn
(Mar-May)

Winter
(Jun-Aug)

Spring
(Sep-Nov)
23/73 12/54
19/66 8/46
13/55 2/36
17/63 7/45

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Nelson
Downloadable map of the Nelson region
File size: 2.1 MB - approx 5.8 mins on 56K modem





    Boutique or hosted accommodation
While visiting these regions recommend your client stay at least one night in one of the many boutique or hosted accommodations. They often become the highlight of a New Zealand holiday.



    Even in winter it's likely to be sunny in Nelson. The region gets more than 2,500 hours of sunshine a year.