Nelson, New Zealand City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Nelson, New Zealand Travel Guide has been your connection to Nelson's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Shopping
 Nelson city is the region’s largest shopping area but there are also smaller shopping centers nearby. Just 15 minutes drive from Nelson city is Richmond with main street shopping, cafes, restaurants, and everything from cookware to lifestyle clothing. Richmond boasts the largest shopping mall in the top of the South Island and is also a vibrant retail destination. Motueka (50 minutes drive from Nelson) is the last main shopping destination before Abel Tasman National Park, also hosts a Sunday market, so stock up on camping gear, supplies and clothing. Villages such as Mapua, St Arnaud, Murchison and Collingwood have convenience stores and most have Eftpos. The Nelson market operates on Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Montgomery Car Park in the city centre. Aromas of organic coffee and exotic cuisine fill the air. Savor gourmet chutneys, local olive oils and hot smoked salmon. Art and designer wares abound from large wooden platters to scented candles and handcrafted silver. Takaka in Golden Bay has a Saturday market. Sprinkled among the city stores are local 'Nelson made' artists, clothing designers, galleries and jewelers showcasing regional talent of world class. After all Lord of the Rings "One Ring" was made here, so when it comes to local talent the sky's the limit. While enjoying the World of WearableArt and Collectable Cars Museum, check out the WOW gallery for paintings and shop for jewelry and collectables. Just beyond Richmond is Höglund Art Glass International Glass Centre where you can see glass blowing in action. From here follow the Coastal Highway to many tempting retail stopovers including Mapua, Motueka through to Golden Bay or head south to Nelson Lakes and Murchison to explore the many galleries along the way. |
