About Nelson

Nelson, situated at the top of New Zealand's south island, is surrounded by golden-sand beaches and the northern-most slopes of the Southern Alps. Whilst on your Nelson holiday, be sure to enjoy the rich variety of local seafoods and gourmet beers and wines. The spectacular coastal and inland areas, including Tahunanui Beach, Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman National Park, are also a must-see. Nelson holiday attractions include: Rainbow Ski Area - The Southern Alps of New Zealand are host to a number of superb ski areas. One of the most beautiful is Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, high in the north of this great mountain chain within the world famous Nelson / Marlborough lifestyle region. Montana World of WearableArt Awards - "WOW is all about taking art off the wall and using it to adorn the body - it is art in motion," says Creator / Director of WOW, Suzie Moncrieff. "The imagination is the only limit!" Nelson Golf Club - Situated in Tahunanui and built on a sandy base which provides rapid draining after rain. The Tahunanui links, as the locals call it, is a 6,323 metres, par 72 course, which has narrow undulating fairways and moderately fast greens. It overlooks Tasman Bay and has great views of the surrounding mountains.