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| Nelson Travel Guide for backpackers |
| In the top north-west corner of South Island, New Zealands finest beaches and best climate ensures a holiday so cool it will linger long after your departure. Nelson is a great place to drench up the warm sunshine and enjoy snow-capped mountains! Farming is big here; wine and hops and tobacco are some of the products of this lush area. The Nelson Lakes National Park with its glacier lakes and rugged mountains offers camping, water skiing and fishing on Lake Rotoroa is very popular.
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 DAILY BUDGET in NELSON - Finding cheap lodgings will help to keep the budget around USD50 a day.
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Ruby Bay Wines one of the most popular vineyards in the Moutere Hills. Bask in the pleasant atmosphere of this vineyard, taste their good wines.
Nelson Lakes National Park The reason to visit Nelson is to experience this stunning park with its rugged mountains and cool waters.
Nelson Cathedral Built of local Takaka marble; boasts a free-standing pipe organ, unique carved features and unusual stained glass.
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Broccoli Row Cafe Buxton Square Dont leave Nelson without tasting the very cool grub at this groovy cafe. The menu changes often and the food is always very good.
Boatshed Cafe Wakefields Quay Food with the sea breeze ideal for a quick bite.
Armadeus Cafe & Patisserie Trafalgar Street shake up your taste buds at this relaxed and easy-going grub shop. The serve good coffee and scrumptious goodies.
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Grand Slam Sports Bar Colombo Street, Christchurch Various kinds of music is on the menu here. Bar food is served and there is a pool table and big screen TV.
The Bog Irish Bar Cashel Mall, Christchurch The inevitable Irish band provides the music and you can bump and grind to it if the fancy grabs you. Good for a pint and a bite to eat.
The Vic & Whale Colombo Street, Christchurch The lively vibes makes the Vic an easy place to crank out. Theres a big dance floor and food is available.
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