Nestled amongst mountain ranges on one side and Tasman Bay on the other, Nelson is located on the northern coastline of the South Island of New Zealand.  The city celebrates arts and crafts and is one of the only cities in the country to have its own flag.  The coastline offers beaches as well as a sheltered harbour. 

It is the doorway to many national parks including the Able Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park and the Nelson Lakes National Park.

Nelson attracts tourists after adventure as well as eco friendly holiday makers.  It is popular for caving and has some of the largest and deepest explored cave systems in the Southern Hemisphere at Mt Owen and Mt Arthur.  For the more amateur cave experience Takaka Hill offers great opportunities to tour caves. 

It is often argued that Nelson enjoys the best weather in New Zealand and along with Napier in the North Island has the most amount of sunshine hours in a year.  With a population of just over 43,000 the Nelson area has the highest ratio of migrants from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Nelson residents encourage the freedom of expression with many artists living there.  You can stroll through galleries and shops displaying local pottery and glass blown objects.  There is also a large number of renowned wood carvers living in Nelson.  The Saturday Nelson Markets offers visitors and tourists the perfect opportunity to purchase a unique piece of local arts and crafts.

Nelson still houses many heritage buildings from the Victorian Era and the whole of South Street has heritage value.  You will also find modern facilities to enjoy your stay in Nelson including accommodation for most tastes and budgets and eateries to enjoy the local cuisine.  Seafood is a must in Nelson and you can enjoy many types of fish along with fresh mussels and paua. 

Webbcarr can assist with your car rental needs in Nelson.  You will appreciate the easy process devised to compare your car hire rates so you can choose the best rental car at the best price.  When doing a hire car booking with Webbcarr, enjoy the added convenience of receiving an instant car rental confirmation so you can spend more time on planning the rest of your holiday.