Well hello sunshine! And plenty of it. In fact, you won’t find more sunshine hours in this neck of the woods than you will in Nelson. There’s wine and the prestigious Abel Tasman National Park on the doorstep too, so that should tick some boxes. The rugged terrain of the West Coast beckons you to come hither and a rather natty train called the TranzAlpine will take you from here to the chic streets of Christchurch. Every day delivers something new to do, see, eat or try in this swell city.
The best bit? All that only just skims the surface.
For the full upper south shebang, take note of our must-do’s in the townships listed below. With the help of this guide you can discover every experience, activity and top-notch accommodation in the vicinity. Go, enjoy.