Nelson, Regional center in South Island, New Zealand
Located at the northern end of Tasman Bay, Nelson extends along the eastern shores with hills rising behind the central district.
Arthur Wakefield established Nelson in 1841 as the first city in the South Island, naming streets after the Battle of Trafalgar figures.
The Nelson Arts Festival brings together artists, performers, and creators each year to showcase regional talents through exhibitions and performances.
The Nelson Market operates every Saturday in Montgomery Square, offering local produce, artisan crafts, and regional specialties from morning until afternoon.
Port Nelson maintains its position as the largest fishing port in Australasia, processing marine products from the surrounding waters.
Location: Nelson City
Inception: 1841
Founders: Arthur Wakefield
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: -41.27108,173.28368
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
Boulder Bank
4.3 km
Christ Church Cathedral
570 m
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
4.6 km
Amber House
920 m
Nelson Provincial Museum
374 m
The Grampians
3 km
Nelson Central School
856 m
Nelson Railway Society
1.5 km
Dun Mountain
11.1 km
Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
6 km
Boulder Bank Lighthouse
2.4 km
Fairfield House, Nelson
1.4 km
Botanical Reserve
1 km
Bryant Range
13 km
Horoirangi Marine Reserve
14.4 km
Melrose House
1.2 km
Centre of New Zealand
1.3 km
The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū
559 m
St Barnabas' Church of Stoke
6.1 km
Trathen's Building
225 m
Pillar Letter Box
568 m
St Mary's Church
915 m
Wills Jewellers
145 m
Isel House and Park
5.9 km
Theatre Royal
384 m
Nelson School of Music
651 m
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Building
343 m
Currie House
11.4 kmReviews
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