Sea Kayaking
Trout fishing
Happy Valley Adventures
Millions of sheep! |
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Location
At the northern end of New Zealand ’s South Island , the geographical centre of New Zealand .
Communications
Nelson Airport with direct service throughout NZ and international connections; ferry service to Wellington (3 hrs from Marlborough Sound); state highway to Christchurch (4 hrs).
Population
Nelson city: 43,000; Richmond : 11,000; Total Nelson/Tasman region: 90,000.
Climate
Sunshine: 2,706 hrs p.a. (2003) – over 7 hrs per day average.
Rainfall: 986mm (38 inches) p.a.
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Mean daily max. temp |
Mean daily min. temp |
Average rainy Days
(over 1mm)Per month
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| Summer (Dec-Feb) |
23C (73F) |
12C (54F) |
7 |
| Autumn (Mar-May) |
19C (66F) |
8C (46F) |
8 |
| Winter (Jun-Aug) |
13C (55F) |
2C (36F) |
10 |
| Spring (Sept-Nov) |
17C (63F) |
7C (45F) |
10 |
Main industries
Fishing, horticulture, forestry, agriculture, tourism. Nelson the seafood capital of NZ – 100 fishing boats, 20 companies controlling over half the total national catch. Renowned as the home of NZ scallops. Main horticultural crop: apples. Main livestock farming: sheep and cattle.
Amenities
45 churches, 2 local newspapers, 8 local radio stations, 1 local TV station, 4 shopping malls.
Art, sport & leisure
365 parks & reserves, 3 live theatres, 6 drama groups, 3 libraries, 350 artist/dealer galleries, 10 golf courses, 2 swimming pools, 4 sports centres, 250 sports clubs, 90 restaurants & cafes, 3 cinema complexes, 14 arts & cultural events.
Wine production
20 vineyards, open for tasting and sales – some with restaurants & cafes.
Conservation
4 National Parks (Kahurangi, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes , Mount Richmond ) – the highest concentration of any region in NZ. 2 marine reserves. One area (the Motueka valley and catchment) designated as being of outstanding ecological interest.
Nature
Trout fishing, tramping, climbing, wildlife, kayaking, sailing
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