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  Nelson New Zealand Virtual Tour - Travel & Tourism for Nelson NZ
Nelson, the geographical centre of New Zealand, is a region renowned for warm sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and native forests.
It is New Zealand's largest fishing port and the gateway to a major forestry and horticulture industry.
Nelson, blessed by nature as a destination which offers almost everything, is not to be missed in any tour of New Zealand.
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 Nelson, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson received its name in honour of the 1st Viscount Nelson and Admiral of the fleet that defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Nelson Province is one of the regions of New Zealand and is administered as a unitary authority.
The earliest recorded iwi in the Nelson district are the Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Tumatakokiri, Ngāti Apa and Rangitane tribes.
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 Nelson New Zealand a pacific paradise   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nelson is one of New Zealand's friendliest cities and is renowned for its fantastic climate, stunning scenery and lively arts scene.
Nelson is nestled beside no fewer than three national parks, and has rivers, beaches, mountains and vineyards on its doorstep, offering activities as diverse as skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, diving and hiking.
Nelson is a gourmet's dream; with plenty of innovative cafes and restaurants just a saunter away from the apartments, and shop-a-holics can lose themselves in a wide range of retail outlets.
www.nelson-realestate.com /nelson-new-zealand.htm   (153 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It lies close to mountains and to Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in the Nelson Lakes National Park, and functions as the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park and to the Kahurangi National Park.
Nelson serves as a centre for arts and crafts, and each year hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival and the World of WearableArt Awards.
The Nelson urban area, which includes the adjacent town of Richmond, has a population of approximately 50,000 - and has recently increased in population more rapidly than any other region in New Zealand bar one.
www.wiki.tatet.com /Nelson,_New_Zealand.html   (1088 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The city of Nelson stands on the eastern side of Tasman Bay at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand and is the administrative centre for Nelson Province.
Nelson is surronded by mountains on three sides with Tasman Bay on the other.
Arriving in New Zealand, they discovered that the new Governor of the colony, William Hobson would not give them a free hand to purchase vast areas of land from the Māori or indeed to decide where to site the colony.
www.knowledgehunter.info /wiki/Nelson,_New_Zealand   (1193 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand
The entire area is said to resemble the prow of the waka (canoe) of Maui, an important figure in Maori mythology, and was known by the Maori as Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the tip of the nose of the canoe of Maui).
Nelson is an area of great beauty lying between the northern edge of the Southern Alps and a great sweep of Golden sun-baked beaches.
Nelson's trademark is the diverse culture that has bloomed in this area of rich resources and easy climate.
www.luxuryadventures.co.nz /new_zealand/nelson.html   (971 words)

  
 New Zealand Travel Guide : Nelson Region, Nelson Region Nelson City New Zealand
Nelson is known for its year-round sun, golden beaches, three national parks, 350 working artists, boutique wineries and the city for its historical streetscapes, waterfront cafes, fresh seafood, and a thoroughly relaxed lifestyle.
Nelson is the main commercial centre for the region.
Abel Tasman, New Zealand's smallest, is a coastal wonderland of sea, sky, rocky headlands and bright golden beaches.
www.tourism.org.nz /regions/nelson.html   (444 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand
The port town of Nelson lies on the southeast side of Tasman Bay, in an area famed for its mild climate.
In the surrounding hills there is lucrative forestry, the timber from which is processed in the Nelson area and shipped from the port.
The town's harbor, Nelson Haven, is sheltered by a long breakwater.
www.planetware.com /new-zealand/nelson-nz-nm-n.htm   (176 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand, Nelson New Zealand information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Instead, New Zealand's forests were inhabited by a diverse range of birds (many of them flightless), reptiles, and insects—some of them almost the size of a mouse (see weta).
New Zealand Auckland Bay of Islands Blenheim Christchurch Dunedin Greymouth Gisborne Hamilton Hokitika Invercargill Kaitaia Kerikeri Kaikoura Napier/Hastings Nelson...
Nelson is one of New Zealand's friendliest cities and...
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 New Zealand Fishing Vacation, New Zealand Fly and Trout Fishing : Fishing in New Zealand.com
Experience an all inclusive New Zealand fishing vacation with Fishing in New Zealand.
FishinginNewZealand is a New Zealand-based company, owned and operated by New Zealanders who have one goal in mind: To deliver unique and memorable experiences that include and transcend the thrills of New Zealand river fishing.
If you're interested in wilderness fishing, you will no doubt have discovered that in New Zealand, helicopter fly-ins are heavily promoted.
www.fishinginnewzealand.com   (831 words)

  
 Nelson, South Island, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nelson is situated at the top of New Zealand's South Island and boasts the most sunshine hours of any major town in New Zealand.
It is on the doorstep of three of New Zealand's national parks; Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and the Abel Tasman and is nestled by the Richmond Ranges.
The New Zealand fur seal is also now commonly seen.
www.kowhaicottage.co.nz /nelson_new_zealand.php   (237 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is a city situated on the South Island of New Zealand.
The nearest city to Nelson is Wellington which is located 124km to the east.
Nelson is located 506km to the south of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and is 124km to the west of the capital city Wellington.
absnz.co.nz /place/nelson   (159 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand
New Zealand"s sunniest city is scenic, vibrant, artistic and a popular holiday destination.
Nelson is set on the Tasman Bay, on the northern shores of New Zealand"s South Island.
The scenic Nelson Lakes National Park is to the south of the region.
www.nzmotels.co.nz /Nelson/Nelson.aspx   (365 words)

  
 Cycle, Mountain Bike, Ironman Training Camp, New Zealand
Nelson is famous as the sunniest city in New Zealand.
Nelson is the obvious choice for a training camp because of the weather.
Nelson has the NZ record for the most sunshine hours in one month (336 hours), and in one year (2711 hours).
www.kiwivelo.com /nelsonnz.html   (414 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Nelson, New Zealand
Although sheltered by the 'Boulder Bank', Nelson Haven was an awkward port for large vessels until 1906 when 'The Cut' was made, effectively creating Haulashore Island and obviating the need to negotiate the hazardously shallow waters surrounding Fifeshare Rock, which famously claimed the Arrow on her arrival.
By the 1860s Nelson was a popular destination and the first rugby match in New Zealand took place at the Botanic Reserve in the city on Saturday, 14 May, 1870 - between the Nelson Football Club and Nelson College.
Nelson City Airport is the fourth busiest airport (in terms of takeoffs and landings, not number of passengers) in New Zealand - so planes are tiny; don't bank on making last-minute bookings, especially in the summer or on Mondays/Fridays when many locals commute to and fro from Wellington.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A9914691   (2328 words)

  
 Nelson Accommodation Travel Nelson New Zealand
The Nelson Tasman region is an unique region of New Zealand that stretches from golden sand beaches of Golden Bay to the snow capped mountains of the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Nelson city is the main centre of the Tasman region, Richmond, Motueka, and Takaka are also important town in the region.
There is a broad range of accommodation in the Nelson Tasman region, as well as attractions and activities, places to eat, and entertainment for all ages.
www.destination.co.nz /nelson   (352 words)

  
 Larry The Travel Guy | Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is approximately a 1 hour flight from Auckland with Air New Zealand having the most frequent schedule.
Nelson was settled in 1841 by the European’s as it has the best natural harbor in the area.
Nelson is haven for artists due to the unique lighting conditions, and the number of galleries such as the famous Hoglund Art Glass.
www.larrythetravelguy.com /nelson.html   (513 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand profile
The Nelson and Tasman regions are consistently listed in the statistics as being the fastest growing regions in the country, no other region in New Zealand being able to match this unprecedented growth for the last decade.
The region boasts the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand and, as a result of these climatic conditions, is able to support a diverse range of business activities such as aquaculture, farming, tourism, forestry, viticulture and horticulture.
Nelson is home to the 'Arts', with a growing reputation for hosting significant cultural events such as The World of WearableArt Awards and the Nelson Arts Festival.
www.fvm.co.nz /nelson.htm   (455 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand and Nelson Lakes National Park
The township of Nelson New Zealand clings to the foothills on the Western side of a series of rugged ranges that stretch right across the top of the South Island.
Nelson New Zealand proper occupies a small area of river flat, and most of its houses are perched on the surrounding hills.
St Arnaud, gateway to the Nelson Lakes National Park is situated at the northern end of the Southern Alps.
www.nelauto.co.nz /nelson.htm   (638 words)

  
 Nelson Softball, Nelson New Zealand : Nelson Softball Association , Nelson, New Zealand
Cook was a standout for the Stoke Eagles in both the Nelson and Intercity competition as well as contributing with both the the bat and ball for the Nelson Women's Team in The National Provincial Cup and The Jubilee Cup South Island Championships.
Daryl Stratford was recognised for his outstanding contribution to Nelson Softball when he was presented with the Presidents award and he was very generous in accepting it on behalf of all of those volunteers that support and make the sport available and enjoyable to the community of Nelson.
The Nelson Softball Association are affiliated to Softball New Zealand and are part of the Mainland Softball Organisation that provides representation in the Southern Pride Men's and Women's annual National League Competition.
www.nelsonsoftball.org.nz   (625 words)

  
 New Zealand accommodation for Nelson - Abel Tasman and Nelson accommodation tourist information site
To visit Nelson region is to discover azure skies and wide open spaces, beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks and unique landforms, vineyards and gourmet cafes, artists and galleries, entrepreneurs and boutique shopping experiences...a uniquely Nelson way of life.
Nelson region combines the finest elements of the New Zealand experience and delivers them across stunning geography, sun-ripened at the perfect latitude under New Zealand's highest sunshine hours.
Nelson is at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.
www.nelsonnz.com   (277 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand links   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nelson City Church is a growing family of friends from various cultures and backgrounds and at different stages of life who love being part of Nelson City life, casual and committed to Jesus - a great way to live.
Turbochargers NZ Ltd is the largest repairer of automotive, industrial and marine engine turbochargers in New Zealand, with facilities in Auckland and Nelson.Turbochargers NZ Ltd specialises in the service and repair of all turbochargers.
Nelson is a vibrant, charming and picturesque city of 9,600 people located in the southeast corner of BC.
www.nelsonnz.co.nz /dcd/Topsites   (1015 words)

  
 New Zealand Tourism Online : New Zealand Travel Guide, Accommodation, Tours, Attractions, Vacation Information and NZ ...
New Zealand Tourism Online offers over 12,000 NZ accommodation, attraction, tour and transport listings plus extensive travel, vacation, holiday and visitor information.
New Zealand is one of the top holiday destinations in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, Lord of the Rings film setting, adventure, culture and value for money.
New Zealand is a beautiful country and these New Zealand DVD's will give you a great overview of the tourist attractions within New Zealand, Maori culture, and much more.
www.tourism.net.nz   (862 words)

  
 Bridge Street Backpackers, Nelson, New Zealand.
We are in central Nelson City and the closest backpackers to the InterCity and Abel Tasman Bus Station.
Nelson is the gateway to the Abel Tasman and the Kahurangi National Parks so are ideally situated for guests wishing to explore the great camping, tramping, watersports and other numerous activities available in both areas.
The Nelson School of Music's annual Winter Festival in July is a great event for music lovers featuring a wealth of musical styles from both national and international artists.
www.nelsonhostel.co.nz   (343 words)

  
 New Zealand accommodation and travel information and cheap accommodation in New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand's largest city is a vibrant multicultural centre of the arts and the business hub of the country.
Bay of Plenty and East Cape Extending from Kati Kati and the popular surfing beach of Waihi in the north to the seaside town of Whakatane in the South, The Bay of Plenty is handy to Auckland and Hamilton.
Nelson, with mountain, river, lake and coastal scenery, is handy to three national parks.
www.kiwiaccommodation.com   (941 words)

  
 New Zealand Motels New Zealand Accommodation NZ Motel Guide
Motels are a New Zealand icon and the Motel Association is dedicated to promoting the industry.
Twelve hours ahead of GMT, New Zealand is the first country in the world to see the dawn of each new day.
New Zealand's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the North, to temperate in the South.
www.manz.co.nz   (247 words)

  
 Nelson information for tourists,visitors,and residents of Nelson New Zealand
Artists and crafts people have made their home in the Nelson region to take advantage of this wonderful paradise and now there is a wealth of Nelson arts and crafts for the Nelson tourist to see and enjoy and a number of creative short term workshops available for the Nelson visitor to experience.
Nelson is a great place to enjoy the outdoors can be found for people with most ranges of fitness and skill levels.
Visitors are also coming to Nelson New Zealand to take advantage of and experience the growing natural health, alternative medicines, and holistic well being courses and treatments available in the area.
www.harlequin.co.nz /nelson   (604 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand : NelsonWeb
Nelson Accommodation meets all requirements and budgets from the independent traveller to the more luxury traveller.
We list Nelson Real Estate and Nelson Property service providers for those moving to the Nelson area or thinking of buying or renting.
The Nelson events calendar has a year round focus from the Hooked on Seafood Festival in March to the Arts Festival in September.
www.nelson.co.nz   (555 words)

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