The Nelson region is known for sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, wineries, and large creative visual arts community
Surrounded by mountains and glaciated valleys, Nelson city offers a pleasant lifestyle. There is plenty of locally grown fruit and vegetables, freshly caught seafood, historic streets and harbor restaurants. Named after Admiral Lord Nelson, made famous by the Battle of Trafalgar, the city has a laid-back attitude to life combined with a hands-on manner.
The wooden houses from the colonial era that can still be found in the region are also historical testimonies. The colonial-era replica village of Founders Historical Park and Brewery offers a special attraction of this city for those interested and a visit to the weekly Farmer’s Market is highly recommended.
Major centers in the Nelson region
- Nelson is New Zealand’s city of arts and crafts, with great food and an exceptional lifestyle.
- Motueka is the town closest to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Park
- Takaka is the main center of the Golden Bay area.
House & Pet Sitting in Nelson
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The Nelson region has plenty of outdoor activities on offer including kayaking, river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road motorcycling.
Nelson offers easy access to a total of three national parks:
- Abel Tasman National Park: a coastal wonderland of sea, sky, rocky headlands and bright golden beaches.
- Nelson Lakes National Park: located south of the city of Nelson, characterized by beech forests and the beautiful jewel-like lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
- Kahurangi: New Zealand’s second largest national park, encompasses 450,000 hectares of mostly highland wilderness and offers great multi day hiking opportunities.
To find out more about the Nelson region, please visit these Tourism New Zealand websites:
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