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Nelson City Regional Information

Located on the southern corner of Tasman Bay, at the top of the South Island, Nelson city combines stunning landscapes with arts, crafts and a relaxed lifestyle. Its laidback pace is a far cry from the days of settlement, when European settlers founded the city in 1842, in an area which had been home to Maori for many centuries.

Today, Nelson is a base for many artists and craftspeople who form a lively arts community. The work of local artists can be viewed at various art studios in the city or at the regional Suter Gallery. The Nelson Arts Festival is held annually in October and marks the beginning of the summer festival season with a celebration of theatre, dance, music, comedy, cabaret, art and literature. The event features local, national and international artists. Nelson was also the original hosting city of the World of Wearable Art Awards, which are now held in Wellington City.

With the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand, the region is known for its golden sands and the numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Nelson city is often the base from which visitors explore the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks. Nelson's city beach, Tahunanui, also offers a sheltered and safe swimming environment. There are many ecotourism and adventure tourism operators in Nelson city and the surrounding region, providing ways to experience the natural beauty of the area including walking, kayaking, sailing and mountain biking.

Navigate with our great Nelson City map to stay on the right track and find what you're looking for when traveling in the region. While you're on the road, be prepared for all seasons with weather forecasts, reports and current information on Nelson City weather.

For more information on Nelson city and the Nelson region, visit the regional visitor information site.

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