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Tiaki Promise. Discover the Nelson Tasman region in New Zealand. Find information on travel and tourism, business, living, working, study, events and more in Nelson, NZ.
Top Picks. Hiking Trails (3) Sporting Events (2) Multi-day Tours (1) Specialty Museums (3) Airport & Hotel Transfers (1) Biking Trails (3) Art Galleries (11) Ways to tour Nelson. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Nelson. See all. SKYWIRE Experience.
Nelson ( Māori: Whakatū) is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island. It is in a region often known as Nelson Bays or the "Top of the South" and is actually slightly north of the capital city of Wellington in the North Island .
By Steve Hussey Photography. Due to its perfect growing conditions, Nelson Tasman is the home of all of New Zealand's hops, and to the South Island’s first commercial winery. It's also the craft brewing capital of the country and has been named the Top Cider City in the world by National Geographic.
100 Things To Do. Nelson Tasman Guide. Destinations. See More. Abel Tasman National Park. Pristine golden beaches, crystal-clear bays, lush native forest and stunning seaside accommodation - when you think of paradise, does it get much better than this? Find Out More. Food & Drink.
Nelson ( Māori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. Quick Facts Whakatū (Māori), Country ... Close.
Back to top. Getty Images/iStockphoto. Nelson. New Zealand, Australia & Pacific. Dishing up a winning combination of beautiful surroundings, sophisticated art and culinary scenes, and lashings of sunshine, Nelson is hailed as one of New Zealand’s most ‘liveable’ cities.
