Nelson Breweries and Beer Map

Are you a beer tourist, too? We love to visit breweries and brewpubs
when we travel, so we always search the web for local beers at our
destination. Even day trips from home usually include a beer focused
stop somewhere along the way.  Brewing in the Nelson region
and
across the top of the South Island has expanded quite a [...]

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Two Perfect Days in Nelson

Nelson New Zealand is a hugely popular summer family destination for New Zealanders, and it also has lots of appeal for international visitors. We share our version of the perfect weekend visit for your first trip, drawn from our local experience and our guests’ reactions.

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New Zealand South Island Penguins

New Zealand might not have particularly exotic wild mammals, but we do have wild penguins breeding on our shores. On our driving tour of the South Island, we saw dozens of wild penguins up close and for free. You can view wild penguins without going to Antarctica using a host of resources that highlight New Zealand penguins.

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Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula

The views, the cheese and the harbor full of wildlife are all worthy reasons to make a detour to Akaroa from Christchurch if you want to relax for a few extra days.

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Ten New Zealand Travel Tips

Ten things everyone learns pretty quickly during a trip to New Zealand that you really should know before you get here

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