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The Nelson region stands out for lifestyle: awesome outdoor opportunities, gourmet food, fine wine and stunning arts. All this with towns that are small, easy to get around, very safe and extremely friendly.
 

 
   
REGIONAL STATISTICS
Nelson city population: 41,568
Nelson region population: 82,920
Nelson sunshine hours: 2,400
Nelson annual rainfall: 988mm
Summer temperature: 23 deg C
Winter temperature: 13 deg C


  NELSON
Nelson city is at the heart of a region with three national parks and a reputation as the arts capital of New Zealand. The city's hills and gardens look out to the golden beaches of Tasman Bay, while down town there is a lively cafe scene. The region has the lowest crime rate in Australasia and is a friendly place with close and caring communities, both in the city and smaller outlying towns.
 

 
   
Other interesting webites:
www.nelsonnz.com
www.nelson.co.nz
www.nelson-direct.com
  Did you know? Nelson has the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand * The Abel Tasman Coastal Track is just 1.5 hour's drive from Nelson city * It only takes 1 hr 40 mins to fly from Auckland to Nelson, and 30 mins to fly from Wellington * Students from 30 different countries come to study in Nelson every year.


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