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Discover the blue skies, the wide open stretches of land, the soft beaches, the crystal clear waters, the diversified parks, the unique landforms and the vineyards. This is all that Nelson has to offer you and much more. If you want to experience the finest element of New Zealand that holds for you some of the best stunning geography then a trip to this part of New Zealand is a must. Things to do Nelson houses a diversified landscape ranging from the snow capped mountains to the golden beaches. As such the opportunities are endless. Swim in the cool waters, bask in the sun or walk through the walking tracks around the city of Nelson. Climb through the lofty hills or visit the Cable Bay. See the Boulder Bank and the historic light house that can a few kilometers away from Nelson. Want to have a picnic? The Tahunanui Beach is the best place that offers one with full entertainment. Try out the ceramic painting or try out your expertise at the Bead Gallery. The place is blessed to have more working artists' per capita than any other pace in the country. Things to see Explore the museums at Nelson or the Founders Historic Park that offers fascinating insight into the life style of the forefathers. Know about the Maori and the European culture. Visit the Rabbit Island, a long sandy beach that has for you BBQ facilities. The Golden Beach, the Ngarua caves, the Takaka fresh springs are some of the destinations that are very often frequented by tourists. The Waikoropupu Springs that has boardwalks is a sight not to be missed. Shopping Though you find a number of shops all around Nelson, the most famous of all is the Nelson City. Most of the shops are open from Monday to Thursday from 9 in the morning to 5:30 in the evening. On Friday the timings are from 9 am to 7 pm and on Saturday it is from 9am to 4 pm. The designers clothes, fashionable jewelry, leather jackets, souvenirs are some of the common things that are sold in large numbers. The Richmond Shopping mall is the largest shopping mall that that has a wide range of tempting collections.
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