The Nelson Region

Nelson is at the top of the South Island, New Zealand.  It is one of the country's top holiday destinations, and with over 2,500 hours of sunshine each year, it is the sunniest place in New Zealand.  Diverse coastlines and bush, combined with the colourful array of creative characters in the region make it a beautiful place to call home.

The cool inviting waters of Tasman Bay are surrounded by golden sand and native bush, with snow covered mountains (in the winter) as a backdrop.

The wine industry in Nelson is tiny by international standards; however our success is often envied.

Our efforts in Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have shown that we are capable of producing some of the finest wines in the world, gaining international recognition.

As if the combination of the stunning environment and world class wines isn’t enough to make Nelson part of your holiday destinations, the local artists will surprise and inspire!

The following website links are just a taste of what our beautiful region has to offer. 

http://www.wineart.co.nz/news.htm - Nelson WineArt, in conjunction with NMIT are holding a Wine Seminar Series over 6 weeks beginning 31 August 2010.
This is a great opportunity to increase your appreciation of different wine varieties produced in Nelson.

http://www.nelsonartsfestival.co.nz - The Nelson Arts Festival presents twelve days of top national and international theatre, dance, cabaret, music, comedy, children's shows, forums, poetry and talks from writers and artists.  This year's festival opens on 15 October 2010 with the Nelson Masked Parade. 

http://www.wineart.co.nz/ - the Nelson wineries website, for winemakers who make a living doing what they love.

http://www.baytoursnelson.co.nz/ - Bay Tours Nelson provide friendly and informative tours of the Nelson region.  Their professional and friendly staff have a vast local knowledge, ensuring you get the best out of your stay in Nelson.