About the New Zealand Region of Nelson

 

It is stunning scenery ...
It is a comfortable climate ...
It is a laid back lifestyle ...
It is a real estate dream ...
It is full of potential ...
It is a pocket paradise ...
It is New Zealand - it is Nelson!!

The Nelson region nestles in a protective curve encircling the beautiful Tasman Bay at the top of New Zealand's South Island. From the mountain ranges at the tip of the magnificent Southern Alps to the productive Waimea Plains, from the azure-blue bays to the snow-fed lakes, the Nelson region has its own unique essence.

Where to start?

The second oldest city in New Zealand, Nelson offers wide lifestyle, employment and educational opportunities. It has a broad-based economy based on fishing, forestry, horticulture and agriculture industries but is also home to a thriving arts community, with more than 350 full time artists and crafts-people. The entrepreneurial spirit is rewarded.

Nelson has a strong educational tradition. There are more than 60 schools in the region, including eight secondary schools, and several tertiary institutions. They are well resourced, with highly qualified and professional staff, drawn to the region by its lifestyle opportunities. Whether state school or private, students' individual educational needs are well catered for. Students come from all over the world to study at a secondary school, the institute of technology, private language schools or flight schools.

Housing in Nelson

 

Housing is as diverse as the regions attractions, from palatial mansions to simple cottages and everything in between. Choose from a traditional wooden villa, an upmarket Nelson Waterfront apartment or a touch of Tuscany on a lifestyle block overlooking the beautiful Tasman Bay and Moutere Vineyards. Settle in the city, a suburb or go rural. Opportunities to purchase or rent Nelson real estate property are extensive.

The region enjoys the lowest crime rate in Australasia; perhaps a reflection of its caring community spirit, its diverse range of activities and opportunities or its kindly climate, offering more than 24000 hours of sunshine a year, making Nelson New Zealand's sunniest spot.

Beautiful Tahunanui Beach is on Nelson's doorstep - only five minutes' drive from the city centre - and there is a range of other beaches to enjoy in the region. Three national parks are within 90 minutes of Nelson offering activities from hiking, skiing, mountaineering, caving or rock climbing to sailing, golfing, kayaking, diving or fishing. Perhaps you prefer to leisurely explore the region, tasting our award-winning wines or olive oils, sampling the diverse range of cuisine or soaking up the culture of its museums, art galleries or outdoor weekend markets.

Enjoy your own back yard with alfresco dining - the traditional kiwi BBQ enjoyed outdoors in Nelson for many months of the year with its high sunshine hours.

The arts community is thriving and creativity in all its forms is celebrated. Festivals and events abound, from the Summer Festival to the Mask Parade, Opera in the Park to the Winter Festival, Jazz in the Park to the Cherry Blossom Festival, Ecofest to Opportunities, kites to buskers and beyond!

Arts & crafts abound in Nelson - we have many permanent resident artists and the humble beginnings of the unique world class show Wearable Art Awards and home of the Wearable Arts & Classic Car Museum is here too!

It's all here in one pleasurable package! What better place to settle or invest in real estate?

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Where to stay when visiting Nelson, New Zealand

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