Nelson is a beautiful and sunniest costal city in New Zealand. Nelson is a very famous travel destination popular for several beautiful beaches, lakes, mountains and national parks.
Nelson is the gateway to several national parks in New Zealand like Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park and the Nelson Lakes National Park. Thousands of tourists use Nelson as a base to travel nearby national parks.
Nelson is popular ecotourism as well adventure tourism destination. Nelson is ideal travel destination for birdwatching, hiking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, rafting and fishing. Blue water beaches of Nelson also makes it an attractive destination. There are very few cities in the world that can offer exotic beaches with white sand and blue water overlooked by the beautiful mountains.
Nelson is also a popular wine travel destination in New Zealand. The region is famous for the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Several wineries and vineyards in Nelson allows wine tours that includes wine tasting.
Nelson is also surrounded by some very beautiful lakes. Nelson Lakes are popular winter travel destination. Travel Nelson lakes in winter to enjoy skiing on frozen water. Nelson lakes are also popular for fishing. Since Nelson is a important fishing town in New Zealand, restaurants in the city are famous for delicious seafood. The wide range of seafood menu of the city restaurants include mussels, oysters and several varieties of fishes.
Overall Nelson has something for everyone. From most exotic beaches to national parks, hiking to birdwatching. This quality of Nelson has made it a popular travel destination. Tourists can visit Nelson with their entire family. Go for picnic around the beautiful lakes on enjoy baking sun at the beaches, go for hiking or camping in the nearby national parks. Your entire family will have a great spending holiday in Nelson.
ATTRACTIONS IN NELSON
WOW The World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - The museum is dedicated to the fashion show. Thousands of tourists travel to Nelson to check out fashion items made from all kinds of materials.
Miyazu Japanese Garden - The garden is a traditional stroll garden famous for the cherry blossoms in spring. The park was inspired from the sister city of Nelson, Miyazu in Japan.
Natureland - Natureland is a small zoo but ideal place to travel with kids. Low fences and short walking distance will make your kids have a great time at the zoo. Highlights of the Natureland are monkeys, llamas etc.
Nelson Saturday Market - Nelson Saturday Market is a popular weekly market ideal for art and crafts shopping. Local artists sell their products in the market like silk painting, pottery, wood turning.
Christ Church Cathedral Nelson - Cathedral Nelson is located at upper Trafalgar street. Cathedral Nelson is very famous among tourists and remains to be the most photographed landmark in Nelson.
Founders Park - Founders Park has several historic buildings in Nelson.
Nelson Provincial Museum - Nelson Provincial Museum holds over 1.4 million items related to the Nelson region's history. These items are collected during the past 160 years.
Nelson Kite Festival - Nelson Kite Festival is ideal spot for Kite lovers not just in New Zealand but around the world. Sea breezes blow from Tasman bay are ideal for kite flying in Nelson.
Wine Tours - There are 23 wineries in Nelson which offers wine tours. Booking are required to make in advance. These wine tours include wine tasting opportunities.
Skydive Abel Tasman - Probably the best place in the world to skydive due to its picturesque scenery. One of the sites of adventure travel in New Zealand.
Suter Art Gallery - Suter Art Gallery has the large collection of 19th century artists like Gully, Lindauer etc.
Tahunanui Beach - Located near the Tahunanui School the Tahunanui Beach is ideal family holiday spot. Tahunanui Beach is considered as the safest beach in New Zealand. Being close to the school, Tahunanui Beach is a popular swimming spot for the kids.
Te Waikoropupu Springs - Located in the nearby Golden Bay, Te Waikoropupu Springs is famous for its water clarity. Te Waikoropupu Springs is ideal family holiday spot. Travel to Te Waikoropupu Springs with you family for picnics.
Takaka Hill - Takaka Hill is famous for its sink holes and caves. Some caves in the Takaka Hill are open for the tourists. Takaka Hill has also featured in the movie - Lord of the Rings.
Farewell Spit - Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit famous for its bird sanctuary. Farewell Spit is ideal birdwatching destination with 100 species of birds in offering.
