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 2,400 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.

www.nelsonnz.co.nz - Latitude Nelson, Tourist Information for the Nelson Region

www.nelsonarts.org.nz - for everything arty in Nelson

www.nzwine.com - the official website for the New Zealand Wine and Grape Industry

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