Bronte Country Estate from the air

Bronte Country Estate has been at the heart of my family for five generations. The estate lies on the headland of Nelson’s historic Bronte Peninsula, overlooking Waimea Estuary and cradled between ocean and mountains under a clear, sun-filled sky.

Our coastal orchard and vineyard is typical of the abundant fruits of the Nelson region. What sets Bronte Country Estate (formerly Bronte Lodge) apart is its privacy and tranquility.

You can’t help but unwind as estuarine tides lap the shore, where wading birds feed in the shallows. The perfume from our extensive rose gardens is simply divine. Stroll through our parkland of established trees, be pampered, sip a local wine, and your serenity is complete. We look forward to sharing our beautiful waterfront sanctuary with you soon!

--- Daniel Fraser

Nelson Opera in the Park

OperaSaturday 13th February 2010
Nelson Opera in the Park goes to the seaside for 2010 and will be staged on the grassed area at Tahunanui. Bring your picnic for night of stars at the seaside.

Stars booked to date are internationally acclaimed tenor Simon O’Neill, the rising star of sopranos Anna Leese and the Vector Wellington Orchestra.

Entry free but tickets required.

Tickets from Nelson City and Tasman District Council, libraries, BioPaints, Everyman.

Contact: Ph. 03 545 8734

Nelson Market

NelsonMarket

Explore, Experience, Discover. Nelson’s Saturday market defies description.

For many years, artists of every kind have been gravitating to the sunny, open-minded region of Nelson. Art trails allow visitors to see potters, painters, sculptors, weavers and ceramicists at work. The Saturday market in Montgomery Square is another way to experience the creativity of Nelson’s community.

Here you find real people, hard cash and products made and produced by the people who are selling them.

Prowl the lanes between the hundreds of stalls for Nelson’s best; crafts, pottery, unique gifts,designer wear, woodwork, organic veges, breads, fruit, cheeses, gourmet foods and treasures … treat yourself at the food stalls!

Neudorf Concert

FINN_RUNGA_DOBBYNNeudorf’s Tim Finn welcomes singer Tim Finn (and a few mates) to his vineyard.
Tim Finn, Bic and Boh Runga, Dave Dobbyn and Che Fu are playing at Neudorf -  February 10th and 11th 2010.
Tickets are on sale at the winery now or from the CD Store in Richmond or online at Ticketmaster. $70 for the early bird tickets. Buses available from Nelson.
They will be serving wine and juice, there will be stalls selling whitebait, pizza, coffee, fresh berries and ice cream.

Happy Christmas

Pohutukawa flowers on the beach at Christmas

Pohutukawa flowers on the beach at Christmas

We hope your visit to our beautiful Nelson over Christmas is the highlight of your stay.

2010 Woollaston Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival

jazzfest2010Hear it, see it, taste it, drink it, feel it, love it!

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2010 Woollaston Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival – a celebration of world class jazz and blues set in our own world class Nelson region.

The 2010 festival brings exciting additions with the inclusion of blues and an extended eight days of free and ticketed events. Continue Reading »

Custom Touring Itinerary

Create your own Nelson experience and leave the booking and scheduling to us. Bronte Country Estate will package your itinerary for the best of Nelson’s culture, adventure & relaxation during your stay whilst maximising your savings. Complete the following form to express your interest and a custom touring itinerary will be emailed with $NZL costs included.

Custom Touring Itinerary

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