Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0272 375 007, 0800 222 373;
www.nelsontoursandtravel.co.nz
)
CJ and crew run various small-group,
flexible tours honing in on Nelson's edible, drinkable elements. The five-hour 'Best of
Both Worlds' visits wineries and breweries ($95), or venture over to the Marlborough
wineries on a day-long tour ($160).
Festivals & Events
For current info on Nelson's active events program, visit
www.itson.co.nz
and
Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival
(
www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz
)
More than 50 scoobedoobop events over a week in January. Features
local and international acts in halls and on street corners, regionwide.
MUSIC
Nelson Arts Festival
(
www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz
)
Over two weeks in October; events include a street carnival, exhibi-
tions, cabaret, writers, theatre and music.
ARTS
Sleeping
HOSTEL
$
Accents on the Park
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-548 4335, 0800 888 335;
www.accentsonthepark.com
; 335 Trafalgar Sq; campsites from $15, dm $20-28, d
with/without bathroom from $92/60; )
This perfectly positioned hostel has a hotel feel with its
professional staff, balconies, movie nights with free popcorn, free daily bread, wi-fi,
soundproofed rooms, quality linen, fresh bathrooms and bikes for hire. On site, there's
also
East St
, a groovy vegetarian cafe and bar.
Shortbread Cottage
( 03-546 6681;
www.shortbreadcottage.co.nz
;
33 Trafalgar St; dm $26, s & d $58; )
This renovated
100-year-old villa has room for only a dozen or so beds but it's packed with charm and
hospitality. It offers free internet, fresh-baked bread, and shortbread on arrival. It's also
only a stone's throw from the town centre.
HOSTEL
$
Tasman Bay Backpackers
HOSTEL
$
