Nelson luxury vacations - discover this pocket of paradise in the top northwest corner of the South Island, Nelson has a positive, creative attitude to life - and it's easy to see why.
The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has for many years attracted residents who love to use their imaginations. There are more than 350 working artists and craftspeople living in Nelson, including traditional and contemporary Maori artists. Their work is often inspired by the region's exceptionally beautiful geography - coastal, forest and valley landscapes provide places to wander and dream. Nelson luxury tours will show youthe heart of this artisinal city.
The Nelson area is known by the Maori as Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the tip of the nose of the canoe of Maui). From his waka, the demi-god Maui used his magic fish hook to catch and land the North Island (Te Ika a Maui - the fish of Maui). Touring Treasures' Nelson travel service will show you the beauty of this region.