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UK’s Sunday Times Travel Review

Webmaster — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:19:23 +0000

UK’s Sunday Times Travel (Mar 10) says: “lush forests, sandy beaches and turquoise lagoons vie for attention along Abel Tasman’s crinkle-cut coast – one of New Zealand’s top kayaking locations… The National Park boasts some of the country’s finest beaches…”

Nelson Opera in the Park

Webmaster — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:05:13 +0000

Saturday 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

Webmaster — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:44 +0000

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

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

Webmaster — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:52:36 +0000

Neudorf’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.

2010 Woollaston Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival

Webmaster — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:49:25 +0000

Hear 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.

Some of the most talented musicians from New Zealand and around the world will showcase their music at a variety of venues and times from street and park performances to bars, wineries, cafes, concert halls and restaurants.

Headline acts include Emma Pask, Joe Robinson, Carol Storey & Torch Songs, Fiona Pears, Billy TJ & friends from USA – Edna Love, Diana Harris, Robbie McGregor Soper and much, much more.

More than 60 events over eight days – it’s a packed programme! The ‘must see and do’ activity guide has been included in the programme again this year.

It’s about the attractions of Nelson – there’s something for everyone from accommodation options, arts and jewellery, galleries and luxurious boutiques, to museums and kayaking at the Abel Tasman.

Without the generosity of our sponsors, supporters and over 25,000 spectators, this festival would not be possible. Thank you all. We invite you to enjoy the 2010 Woollaston Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival!

Custom Touring Itinerary

Webmaster — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:12:35 +0000

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

Lonely Planet TOP PICK for NZ: Abel Tasman National Park

Webmaster — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:16:46 +0000

Abel Tasman National Park

The accessible, coastal Abel Tasman National Park is NZ’s most visited national park. The park blankets the northern end of a range of marble and limestone hills extending from Kahurangi National Park; its interior is honeycombed with caves and potholes. There are various tracks in the park, including an inland route, although the Coast Track is what everyone is here for.

Bronte Country Estate is less than an hour away from the start of the track in the Abel Tasman National Park at Marahau.

Link to Lonely planet guide to NZ

The Nelson Arts Festival 2009

Daniel Fraser — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:53:26 +0000

The Nelson Arts Festival has a proud tradition of bringing the best and most innovative theatre, music, dance, cabaret and writers to Nelson. The Nelson Arts Festival and Sealord Summer Festival are Nelson City Council run events aimed at the wider community on a not for profit basis.
The fourteenth Nelson Arts Festival runs from 16 to 27 October 2008 and offers both locals and visitors an exciting and diverse programme of arts events and activities. It opens with the Port Nelson Masked Parade and More FM Carnivale and continues over ten days with theatre, dance, comedy, music, literary lunching, sculpture, workshops, openings and closings….a buzz on the streets leaves no-one in doubt that Nelson is sashaying into spring and celebrating its creative soul.

The Nelson market – A must for guests at Bronte Country Estate

Daniel Fraser — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:46:12 +0000

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, treasure, treat yourself at the food stalls!

Rainbow Ski Area Nelson New Zealand

Daniel Fraser — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:07:28 +0000

Operating Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Operating Season: Mid July until Mid October
Rainbow will open this Saturday 4th of July for the 2009 season. They have a good 50 cm of snow around the base area thanks to their tireless team of snow makers who work through the cold and dark hours to bring everyone snow. The intermediate platter and learners areas will be operating. There is not enough cover to open the upper field at this stage, however the weather pattern for the next week is looking productive with plenty of natural snow on the way so fingers crossed.

Access Road: 17km from State Highway 63 turnoff. Chains must be fitted or carried by all vehicles at all times from base car park. Shuttle service runs multiple trips daily from base car park.

Accommodation is available in nearby St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes

Mountain Car-park Elevation: 1540m (5,052 feet)

Lift Accessed Vertical: 218m (715 feet)

Lifts: 1 Main T-bar, 1 Platter Lift, 1 Tubing park lift, 1 learners rope tow, 1 handle terrain park tow, 1 West Bowl access tow.

More information on their website: www.skirainbow.co.nz