Nelson

Nelson province lies in the top north-western corner of the South Island and has a population of 48,000. This is an area in which visitors are exposed to almost every type of New Zealand's scenery, ranging from snow clad mountains to warm sunny beaches. The surrounding coastline has some of New Zealand's finest beaches and boasts more sunshine all year round than any other part of the country. This makes Nelson a very popular holiday area and a fantastic horticultural area. Apart from beaches and bays, Nelson is known for it's thriving arts and crafts community, and fertile lowlands on which there are orchards, hop gardens, and vineyards. The latter producing some of New Zealand's best boutique wines.

Beachcomber Motor Inn	Comments
	The Beachcomber Inn was our base while in Nelson

Nelson Christchurch Cathedral

Nelson Christchurch Cathedral Bell Tower

Maitai River Walkway	Comments
	We walked along the Maitai River Walkway until we reached the Maitai Valley Motor Camp. Then it was time for biscuits and a cool drink.

Eucalyptus		TueTue Grass

Dinghy to the Ferry	Comments
	It was necessary to ride a dinghy out to the ferry for our trip to the Abel Tasman Park.

Tasman Trail
	Hiking with Brian on the Tasman Trail

Inlet seen from the Tasman Trail

Suspension Bridge over the Rodding River	Comments
	This bridge could only be used by one person at a time. It took perhaps thirty minutes for our group to cross.

Lunch at Seifrieds Vineyard	Comments
	Thais, Art, Reinette, Johanes, and Jeanne at lunch

Seifrieds Vineyard and Restaurant

World of Wearable Art

Marvia Falls

Maruia Thermal Resort	Comments
	We stopped here for lunch on our coach trip to Christchurch. Lichen on hot rocks at the Maruia Thermal Resort

Maruia Thermal pool		Maruia Thermal Bath Houses

See our visit to Christchurch

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