Facts about Nelson offer you information about geography of Nelson, climate of Nelson, culture of Nelson and festivals in Nelson. Get to know more about Facts about Nelson through Nelson Travel Guide.
Facts about Nelson: Geography of Nelson
Nelson is located towards the southern shore of Tasman Bay, in the northern edge of South Island in New Zealand. The city is situated near the central region of New Zealand. Nelson is encircled by Tasman Bay on one side and mountains on 3 sides. The city is landscaped by beaches, caves, hills and national parks. Nelson houses a harbor.
Facts about Nelson: Climate of Nelson
Nelson enjoys the nicest climate in the whole of New Zealand experiencing over 2,500 years of sunshine annually. January and February feature as the warmest months in the year, while the coldest month in the year is July. In winters too the days are sunny and the skies are clear. There is hardly any snowfall in the lowland regions. However there is an appreciable amount of snowfall in the mountains during July-August. The average rainfall in a year is 986 millimeters.
Facts about Nelson: Festivals in Nelson
The city celebrates music festivals, food festivals, kite festivals and film festivals. Some of the festivals in Nelson are Adam New Zealand Festival of Chamber Music, Nelson School of Music Winter Music Festival, Jazz Festival, Taste Nelson Festival, Suter International Film Festival, Festival of Possibilities and the Nelson Kite Festival.
Facts about Nelson: Culture of Nelson
Nelson city is a lover of art, crafts and music. The city houses many museums and art galleries. The region is famous for its works of pottery, glass and wood carvings done with Southern beech and macrocarpa. Besides their local music Jazz music is very popular.
Facts about Nelson: Transportation in Nelson
The city of Nelson houses one airport called the Nelson Airport. The airport offers flights to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and other provincial cities. It is served by the airline, Air New Zealand. The city is served by buses and ferries.
Facts about Nelson: Tourist Attractions in Nelson
- Cable Bay Walkway
- Golden Bay
- Waimea Basin walking tracks
- Wangapeka Tramping Track
- Nelson Lakes National Park
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Kahurangi National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- The Suter Art Gallery
- World of Wearable Art and Collectible car Complex
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