Nelson, New Zealand
Sunniest Spot, Slowest Wi-Fi
"Where the sun always shines and nothing ever happens fast"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield quartered with the spire of Christ Church Cathedral perched atop its famous flight of steps, a sunbeam breaking through cloud (statistically inevitable), a wine glass, and a hiking boot pointed firmly toward Abel Tasman National Park, because nobody actually stays put.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Lovely light and the Saturday market by the Cathedral steps is genuinely great, but I came here expecting a buzzing arts scene and found a town that closes at 5pm sharp. The Trafalgar Street strip is charming for about ninety minutes, then you've seen it. Great base for wine and beaches nearby, just don't expect Nelson itself to entertain you after dark."— Craig Ashworth, Manchester, UK
Property Listing
Charming character villa in New Zealand's SUNSHINE CAPITAL, moments from a WORLD-CLASS cathedral staircase and an arts-and-crafts market that will change your LIFE (on Saturdays only)! Gateway to Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and approximately forty boutique wineries — you'll barely need to unpack before you're leaving again!
Twinned With
Napa — Both towns quietly assume you're only there as a launchpad for the vineyards up the road.
Supporting Evidence
Nelson officially records the most sunshine hours of any city in New Zealand, a fact the local tourism board mentions approximately every eleven seconds.