NELSON NEW ZEALANDNelson New Zealand stands on the southern corner of Tasman Bay, at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand and is the administrative centre of the Nelson region. Nelson received its name in honour of the 1st Viscount Nelson and Admiral of the fleet that defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Many of the roads and public areas around the city are named after people and ships associated with that battle. Trafalgar Street is the main street of the city.Nelson's Māori name, Whakatū, means "a place to stand", literally meaning "home". BEST PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK IN NELSON NEW ZEALAND The Cut- One of the finest restaurants in Nelson serving Mediterranean cuisine and the best wine list in the region. Boat Shed Cafe-On the harbor. Fresh shellfish and contemporary Kiwi cuisine. Morrison Street Cafe-Nelsons best expresso bar run by an award winning Barista Hopgoods For Restaurant reviews, go to the The Taste, Nelsons Online Lifestyle Magazine BEST NIGHTLIFE IN NELSON NEW ZEALAND Victorian Rose Pub-Traditional Stingray Bar-Pizza Harry's Bar Nelson is also home to some of New Zealand's top Microbrewers Macs-The oldest brewery in Nelson Lighthouse Brewery SITES OUTSIDE NELSON TO CONSIDER The Smokehouse-Twenty minutes outside Nelson, this restaurant features waterside dining with offerings of freshly caught and smoked fish. Flax-Modern Kiwi cuisine with an Asian influence The Naked Bun-Authentic European pastries and quality coffee The Grape Escape Winery & Cellar-Organic Kiwi tucker, with an arts and craft gallery. Waimea's Cafe-Offers jazz and live music in the vineyard and serves modern New Zealand and Pacific rim dishes. Siefrieds-New Zealand fare with indoor and outdoor eating arrangements PLACES TO SLEEP IN & NEAR NELSON NEW ZEALAND The Little Manor-Located in the historic South Street precinct Wakefield Quay-Bed & Breakfast located along the waterfront Cambria House-Bed & Breakfast in Nelson The Lodge at Paratiho-located outside Nelson, this is one of New Zealand's top hotels Lake Rotorua Lodge-nestled on the edge of Lakes National Park with fabulous views of the Southern Alps Awaroa Lodge-located inside Abel Tasman Park Kahurangi Estate-located in wine country, this is an old homestead with 2 bedroom cottage to rent
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