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Nelson (Whakatū) is a city of about 45,000 thousand people on the Northern tip of the South Island on the shore of Tasman Bay. It was one of the first European cities in New Zealand and was settled in the early 19th century. It's early settlers built many amazing buildings, which gives Nelson a certain charm. Today it is has become a major center for the arts in New Zealand. If the arts is not up your alley, then go and explore some of the amazing national parks nearby, which make great day trips.
One of the great things about Nelson is if your travelling in a group there is something for everyone to do in Nelson. If one person just wants to chill on the beach, another person go hiking and the last person wants to take an art class for one day Nelson is perfect. This is because all of those activities, and few more too, can be easily done and organized in Nelson. Therefore spending a few days to a week in Nelson is a great idea!
This large Anglican Cathedral is an amazing sight in Nelson. Located on upper Trafalgar Street this is a must see. The Church was built only in 1965 but its stately stone makes it look a lot older. The church can hold over 1200 people and its 58 m high!
All of the National Parks around Nelson are stunning. Although Abel Tasman sometimes steals the spot light, checking out some of the other national parks is also a great time, which are almost as beautiful as Abel Tasman. It is very easy to organize day trips to multi day exhibitions in these national parks and well worth the time.
Nelson Airport (NSN) is a small airport located near to Nelson. Right now commercial flights can only fly domestically and there are daily flights to Paraparumu, Wellington, Hamilton and Palmerston North. Currently international private jets can land and take off from the airport.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accents on the Park | 335 Trafalgar Square | Hostel | 93 |
| Bakers Lodge | p.o. box 429 Motueka | Hostel | 70 |
| Bumbles Bridge Street Backpackers | 8 Bridge Street | Hostel | 59 |
| Kershaw House | 10 Wensley Road Richmond | Guesthouse | - |
| Paradiso Backpackers | 42 Weka Street Nelson | Hostel | 80 |
| Tasman Bay Backpackers | 10 Weka Street | Hostel | 92 |
| The Custom House | 252 Haven Road | Hostel | 87 |
| The Green Monkey | 129 Milton Street, Nelson | Hostel | 91 |
| YHA Nelson Central | 59 Rutherford Street | Hostel | 87 |
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