About Nelson

Nelson is a fantastic holiday destination. Enjoy our lovely sheltered beach, sunny blue skies, and wide assortment of local art and craft stores. We are central to a range of quality vineyards and vine tours, and there are many cafes and fine restaurants at which you can enjoy a mouth-watering selection of local cuisine. Local 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. 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. 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!"