Nelson Town

Nelson

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December 17th 2006
The 3 hour ferry crossing to the South Iswland of Nelson was easy and from there I picked up the Stray bus to Nelson. What a place and the backpackers was awesome too - Paradiso. Such a shame I only had 1 night to stay as I'm in a hurry to get to Moteuka for my skydiving course near the Abel Tasman National Park. Nelson has a fantastic beach and party scene with trance parties regularly kicking ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more