Visiting Nelson

Where the ordinary is extraordinary…

Nelson Tasman Official Tourism and Travel Guide

Here in the top of the South Island, you’ll discover a place to experience life beyond the ordinary. A place where all the best bits of New Zealand are distilled into a single destination, with a palpable energy, vibrant culture and arts scene, and an array of stunning natural landscapes to explore. A place where its easy to connect, but where disconnecting is valued too, with beaches, rivers, lakes and mountains located just a stone’s throw away. A place where affordable living meets city working, where connection breeds creativity and innovation and where there is time for life balance to become a reality.

So whether you’re starting a new life, a new career or business, or planning the trip of a lifetime, we look forward to sharing the extraordinary place we call home with you.

Uniquely Nelson Guide

Explore Nelson City with the Uniquely Nelson Guide

Nelson Events

Our philosophy here at Nelson Events is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Our focus is to make sure everyone involved leaves with a smile on their face and a story to tell. We have traditionally operated on a user pays system where we try to make our events sustainable for ‘the long run’. Quality not quantity, and creating a unique experience are words often repeated of our events.

Our events are run on some of the most scenic parts of New Zealand and many have historic elements to them – think Captain Cook’s Landing (where Captain Cook touched down), or the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic (one of New Zealand’s top tourist attractions).

Nelson City Council