Sand Dunes and grass vegetation at famous Wharariki Beach.

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Nelson Region

The Nelson region is centred upon Tasman Bay. It stretches north to Golden Bay and Farewell Spit, and south to Nelson Lakes. It's not hard to see why it's such a popular travel destination for international and domestic travellers alike: not only does it boast three national parks (Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman), it can also satisfy nearly every other whim, from food, wine and beer, art, craft and festivals, to that most precious of pastimes for which the region is well known: lazing about in the sunshine.


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An eco-sanctuary with a predator-proof fence has opened in New Zealand

Jan 27, 2020 • 2 min read

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