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Nelson |
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 A
pocket
of
paradise
in
the
top
northwest
corner
of
the
South
Island,
Nelson
has
a
positive,
creative
attitude
to
life
-
and
it’s
easy
to
see
why. |
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The
region,
which
is
the
sunniest
in
New
Zealand,
has
for
many
years
attracted
residents
who
love
to
use
their
imaginations.
There
are
more
than
350
working
artists
and
craftspeople
living
in
Nelson,
including
traditional
and
contemporary
Maori
artists.
Their
work
is
often
inspired
by
the
region’s
exceptionally
beautiful
geography
-
coastal,
forest
and
valley
landscapes
provide
places
to
wander
and
dream. |
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The
Nelson
area
is
known
by
the
Maori
as
Te
Tau
Ihu
o Te
Waka
a
Maui
(the
tip
of
the
nose
of
the
canoe
of
Maui).
From
his
waka,
the
demi-god
Maui
used
his
magic
fish
hook
to
catch
and
land
the
North
Island
(Te
Ika
a
Maui
-
the
fish
of
Maui). |
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Creativity
unleashed
Nelson's
creative
community
provides
many
opportunities
for
travellers
to
experiment
with
art.
Workshops
include
glassblowing,
pottery,
bone
carving,
sculpture,
authentic
Maori
flax
weaving
and
cooking.
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Outdoor
adventure
Pack
your
sense
of
adventure
and
explore
three
distinctly
different
national
parks.
Try
the
skywire,
sea
kayaking,
rock
climbing,
whitewater
rafting,
mountain
biking,
sailing,
horse
trekking
or
seal
swimming. |
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Edible
explorations
Indulge
your
passion
for
exceptional
eating
experiences.
Nelson
will
tempt
you
with
alfresco
cafés,
fine
dining
restaurants,
premium
vineyards,
boutique
breweries
and
locally
made
gourmet
foods. |
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