Nelson

Nelson straddles the Maitai River in the Nelson region, and its position at the head of Tasman Bay has made it an urban centre for the upper South Island. Founded in 1841 by the New Zealand Company, it is commonly described as the South Island’s oldest city. Christ Church Cathedral rises above the centre on Church Hill, while the surrounding district is known for orchards, vineyards and access to the Abel Tasman coastline. Kahurangi National Park also lies nearby, protecting a vast area of mountains, forests and karst country. Browse other webcams across Nelson and Tasman to place this coastal setting in a wider geographic context.

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