Section Two Nelson
SECTION TWO: PAGE ONE
Nelson
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 |
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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 |




