Nelson Beaches

Nelson Area

Nelson Area

Nelson Beach

photo by Bob McCree

At the top of the South Island, boasting to be the nation’s sunniest area, Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds area offers hot summers and clear winter’s days. With emerald waters and golden beaches, the waterways of Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds offer itself as a playground for water based activities. Swim, snorkel, dive, kayak, fish, sunbathe or hike in one of the most scenic and pristine parts of the country.

Nelson Beaches are on the top of New Zealands South. Some are sheltered due to the stretch of water between the two main islands, Cook Strait. Others are exposed to big surf waves from an open ocean to the West.

This gives the beach fine soft white sand, and strong surf waves. This can sometimes make the surf dangerous with rip currents dragging the unwary along the coast, or even out to sea.

Nelson is located at the top of the South Island and has a warm sunny climate beside the sea.
From the northern end of the Southern Alps to stunning beaches, the Nelson area offers plenty to experience.

Consistently offering the highest sunshine in the country, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the unique lifestyle that Nelson has to offer.

Nelson’s economy is based mainly around seafood (with Port Nelson being the biggest fishing port in Australasia), and is known throughout NZ for its thriving art culture and numerous award winning wineries.

A visit to the area would not be complete without visiting one of the many galleries or watching master glass blowers practice their craft. Why not indulge in fishing, tramping, skydiving, sailing or one of the many other activities this town has to offer.

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