The oldest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Nelson, lies on the eastern shore of Tasman Bay. With more than 2500 hours of sunshine a year, it is also considered the country’s sunniest city and is a perfect setting in which to enjoy an array of adventure and leisure activities – biking, horse trekking, rock climbing, wine-tasting at local estates, or simply enjoying the golden beaches and superb views of the Tasman Bay. The city is also famous for its abundant arts scene, and is a popular hub for creatives; and a thriving culinary scene completes the package. Must-see highlights include Founders Heritage Park, a wondrous museum housing historical displays; and the World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum, featuring an iconic collection of classic cars.
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Set at the northeastern tip of South Island, New Zealand, Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-growing region, boasting over 4000 hectares of vineyards. Those with a taste for the finer things in life will find plenty to savour in the many world-class wine cellars, cafes and restaurants. With an average of 2400 hours of annual sunshine, the Marlborough climate is the perfect setting in which to explore the local wildlife and scenery, and highlight activities include swimming with the dolphins, trekking or mountain biking along breathtaking coastal paths, whale watching, kayaking and boat tours. The gorgeous Marlborough Sounds, a vast area of sea-drowned valleys, offer the chance to see fur seals, little blue penguins, dolphins, and rare birds. Heritage and aircraft enthusiasts will delight in the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, where historic aircraft are celebrated in theatrical presentations.
