Nelson Travel Guide
For details of what to do and see in Nelson check out our Nelson guide to car hire in Nelson.
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At the northern tip of South Island, New Zealand, Nelson is known for its year round sunshine, golden beaches, stunning walks and beautiful national parks. Add to this the widely available produce so fresh that it has scarcely had time to understand that it has been harvested, beautiful seafood served in the unlikeliest restaurants, and of course the excellent wine made in boutique vineyards throughout the region, and you realise that Nelson is the pinnacle of Kiwi gastronomic heaven.
With plenty to see and do during the day, including the chance to explore the Abel Tasman National Park, or sailing in the Tasman Bay, Nelson is a place where it is easy to keep busy, or alternatively, a place where you can find a beach to lie on if the weather is hot enough to make you want to.
Nelson lies in an area that is almost perfect for gentle touring, and hiring a car in Nelson will provide you with a rewarding experience, especially if you travel around the nearby area of Marlborough where you can visit towns like Blenheim and Picton - from where the ferry to Wellington operates.
Nelson is a place that exemplifies the New Zealand experience like few others. A town that offers you beautiful scenery, good food and a warm welcome that gives way to a gentle and reassuring pace of life so relaxing that you'll want to stay forever.
