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Nelson weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Dec
64°F 17°C
54°F 12°C
Jan
66°F 18°C
56°F 13°C
Feb
67°F 19°C
57°F 13°C
Mar
65°F 18°C
55°F 12°C
Apr
61°F 16°C
50°F 10°C
May
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C

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Saturday
Dec 5
Hi:
69°F 20°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Sunday
Dec 6
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Monday
Dec 7
Hi:
75°F 23°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
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Destination of the Day
Salzburg, Austria
  • Resident population: 144,689 Annual visitors: 874,000 (est.)
  • Major features: music festivals and history, architecture, skiing
  • 5,658 TripAdvisor reviews of 401 accommodations, 72 attractions and 201 restaurants
The sound of music lures fans both of classical music and of Julie Andrews to Salzburg. Most sights are within walking distance of the city center.
Best fare found from Boston to Christchurch: $1,675

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Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Nelson
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Happy Valley Adventures
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Nelson

Experience guided ATV 4 wheel quad bike tours; ride the world's only Skywire flying fox; play Paintball; enjoy a Safari Tour or ride in the amphibious Argo.

Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Off road vehicle trail (4wd)
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Farewell Spit Nature Experience
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 8 attractions in Nelson
Attraction type: Tour
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Abel Tasman Coast Track
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 8 attractions in Nelson

Hiking (or "tramping" as New Zealanders call it) from one end to the other of this 32-mile track will take days, so if you're time-constrained, pick up a section of it. The view can't be beat as you walk through sandy bays and lagoons, past coves and estuaries.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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World of Wearable Art and Collectable Car Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Nelson
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Transportation museum
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Nelson Saturday Market
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 8 attractions in Nelson
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Lake Rotorua
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 8 attractions in Nelson

The largest of a dozen lakes formed by volcanic activity, this clear, calm lake offers cruises, kayaking and sailing, as well as great trout fishing.

Attraction type: Lake
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Kitesurf Nelson

Kitesurf Nelson provide kitesurfing lessons at Tahunanui Beach in Nelson. This is a world-class kitesurfing venue and our half-day lessons provide small group, tailored instruction, aimed at getting you riding as quickly as possible.

Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
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