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Nelson region

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  • Vegetation

  • Highways

  • Districts

  • Place names

The Nelson region is bounded by Marlborough to the east, the West Coast to the west and Canterbury to the south. A holiday destination, it is known for its sunny weather, beaches, orchards and three national parks.

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Carl Walrond, Nelson region – Overview, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/28798/nelson-region (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Carl Walrond, published 3 September 2010, updated 1 August 2015.