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NELSON REGION
The Nelson region is centred upon Tasman Bay but stretches north to Golden Bay and
Farewell Spit, and south to Nelson Lakes. It's not hard to see why it's such a popular travel
destination for both international and domestic traveller alike: not only does it boast three
national parks (Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman), but it can also satisfy nearly
every other whim, from food, wine and beer, art, craft and festivals, to that most precious
of pastimes for which the region is well known: lazing about in the sunshine.
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Nelson
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Dishing up a winning combination of great weather and beautiful surroundings, Nelson is
hailed as one of NZ's most 'liveable' cities. In summer it fills up with visitors, who lap up
its diverse offerings.
