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Nelson
New Zealand · Nelson Region
Nelson is a city and unitary authority on the eastern shores of the Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in the country; it was established in 1841 and became a city by British royal charter in 1858.
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Things to do in Nelson
- Abel Tasman Cruise- Best Day trip · 6 h · from $265.58 · 5.0/5 (251 reviews)
- 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk · 72 h · from $993.80 · 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
- Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ · 1 h 20 min · from $65.68 · 4.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park · 6 h · from $2,615.86 · 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park · 6 h · from $121.08 · 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour · 6 h · from $245.02 · 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
Weather by month in Nelson
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.1°C | 3.6°C | 71 mm |
| Feb | 33.7°C | 4.5°C | 60 mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 2.8°C | 68 mm |
| Apr | 21.9°C | 0.1°C | 88 mm |
| May | 20.1°C | -2.2°C | 95 mm |
| Jun | 15.7°C | -4.9°C | 104 mm |
| Jul | 12.8°C | -4.7°C | 84 mm |
| Aug | 15.7°C | -4.5°C | 81 mm |
| Sep | 17.7°C | -2.5°C | 80 mm |
| Oct | 21.2°C | -2.7°C | 91 mm |
| Nov | 25.1°C | -0.6°C | 66 mm |
| Dec | 27.7°C | 0.4°C | 95 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+13 · 19 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Nelson Region
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 41.30° S, 173.24° E
Near Nelson
- Motueka · 29 km away
- Marahau · 39 km away
- Havelock · 44 km away
- Blenheim · 64 km away
- Picton · 64 km away
- Kaikoura · 128 km away
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Where to stay
Ah House City B&B Nelson
10/10 · 139 reviews
Peppertree Bed & Breakfast
9.9/10 · 100 reviews
Palazzo Motor Lodge
9.8/10 · 1442 reviews
The Sails Nelson
9.8/10 · 953 reviews
Joya Garden & Villa Studios
9.8/10 · 618 reviews
Beach side Apartment Nelson
9.8/10 · 150 reviews
Hardy Street School House
9.8/10 · 110 reviews
Tudor Lodge Motel
9.6/10 · 1194 reviews
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson
9.6/10 · 1122 reviews
Harbourside Lodge
9.6/10 · 781 reviews