Mapua Wharf, Nelson
By NelsonNZ
Mountain biking, Nelson
By Ian Trafford
Nelson Central
Nelson is an entertaining city in many ways. From a cultural point of view, it provides the chance to appreciate New Zealand art, both in galleries and in artists’ studios. The district has attracted creative people who work with glass, metal, stone, wood, clay, sand, paper, ink, paint and fabric.
Nelson is also appealing from a lifestyle point of view. There are wineries scattered around the Moutere Hills and the Waimea Plains. In the city, you’ll find a good selection of restaurants – some with huge views of Tasman Bay. Activities include skydiving, rock climbing, 4WD biking, horse treks, sailing charters and water fun at the excellent beaches.
Functional facts: Approx. population 43,000, domestic airport.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Incredible international comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett (Pretending Things are a Cock, Fire in the Meth Lab) has done plenty for his parents to be proud of. A multi-award winning performer and a powerhouse of guts ... more -
Creative Industries Building, NMIT , Nelson, Nelson / TasmanFri 27 Apr 2018 7:00PM / Mind & BodyPresentations on Friday 27 April: 7 pm - Depression... There is Hope! 8 pm - Neuroplasticity - The Brain's Remarkable Ability to Change Presentation on Saturday 28 April: 2 pm - Epigenetics - How Changing your ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanFri 27 Apr 2018 10:15PM / ElectronicaGold Medal Famous is a three-piece electro-pop band recognised for their outspokenness and singular style. Chris Wilson founded GMF in 2008 and the band line up has stayed the same since 2010. The band’s songs don’t ... more -
a. (theater) Performing without a script; from memory; by improvisation, extempore. It’s opening night of a new play… Take Nelson's premier improvised theatre ensemble; add one well know Nelsonian playwright ... more -
One g is the acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface. Free fall is any motion of a body where gravity is the only force acting upon it. Air Resistance is futile in this expedient dismantling of being ... more -
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanSat 28 Apr 2018 6:00PM / ComedyTo the Citizens of Nelson, Having been outright killed by a French musket ball to the spine some 200 years ago, I have quietly, and with some embarrassment, observed many honours and public erections dedicated to my ... more -
"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Katherine Weaver, Laura Irish and Brendon Bennetts have connected in life from 3 different continents through the power of improv. Their fast and ... more -
Aaron Jelley invites you into the minds of five artists, each coping with their own grief... to varying success. Failed careers, failed relationships, failed dreams- everyday disappointments catapult these disparate ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanSat 28 Apr 2018 1:00PM / EducationObservation is one of the fundamental skills of every improvisor and actor: if we don’t notice what is happening around us, then we can’t respond to it. In this workshop Brendon will help you realise that inspiration ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanSat 28 Apr 2018 9:00PM / ComedyHave you ever wanted to try Stand-Up Comedy? Of course you have! Why wouldn't you?! Sir Cedric doesn't know if he ever wanted to be a Stand-Up Comic but it's happened. He's walked out of the wilderness and found himself ... more -
Terry Williams is a veteran internationally in-demand comedian and MC. He's not crude. He's no clown. Terry Williams is a clever humorist. Terry is equally at home performing in pubs ‘n’ clubs as he is at upmarket ... more -
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanSun 29 Apr 2018 9:00PM / ComedyA one woman comedy performed by Shakespearean actress Katie Boyle, sets up an old lady in the least likely environment. Patricia Goldsack, known as Pat to her friends and lovers, has toured New Zealand for the last 4 ... more -
Two men have spent their whole life in a room doing the same thing. One light. One button. All of a sudden, messages start appearing. They begin questioning everything they know. Will their bonds break? Or will they stay ... more -
Elijah Scowcroft (ten years old) plays Kevin McCallister in this manic stage version of the classic 90's Christmas film, Home Alone. The rest of the cast of comedic improvisers will scramble for scripts and parts (only ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanSun 29 Apr 2018 1:00PM / EducationAs an X-Generation individual, I’ve had a lifetime of listening to a wide range of music including Dance, Trance, Acid house, Hip-hop, Grunge, Dub, Punk & other club music. As I approach 50 years of age I still have ... more -
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanMon 30 Apr 2018 9:00PM / ComedyInternationally award-winning storyteller, comedian and essentially full-time backpacker, Jon Bennett, is back in Nelson with his most popular show. Pretending Things are a Cock is the product of Bennett’s three years ... more -
A deliciously silly spy spoof! The cold war hangs over Europe like a bad smell. Jean, a talented and highly respected brassiere maker pays this little heed as she immerses herself in her work. That is, until a mysterious ... more -
Deep South Caesar pokes some light fun at the stereotype of classical kiwi masculinity - and a little bit at 'toxic masculinity' in general. Settle in for a good old yarn, as our questionable hero Greg tells you some ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanMon 30 Apr 2018 9:00AM / EducationDo you love the Supernatural? If so, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop, students will play with the supernatural and explore playing characters like vampires, demons, and fairies. Learning how to make ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanMon 30 Apr 2018 1:00PM / EducationExperience a short storytelling performance with a Q&A and special guests followed by a workshop by professional touring comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab, Pretending Things are a Cock, How I ... more -
Wellington comedian Rhian Wood-Hill takes a lot of gambles. Embarking on a 500-mile walking tour across in the height of Australian summer, for example. But sometimes he knows what he’s doing: On stage and at the poker ... more -
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanTue 1 May 2018 7:30PM / TheatreYou see a Dwarf. What do you do? Option 1: Greet the Dwarf. Option 2: Insult the Dwarf. Option 3: Ignore the Dwarf. Coming toNelson Fringe 2018 is a choice based adventure by Kenneth Gaffney ... more -
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanTue 1 May 2018 6:00PM / TheatreLocal youth will be given a brief to tell their stories, moments in their lives and/or visions of the future. They may use any medium they feel fits. Dance, Poetry, Photography, Film, Song, Circus, and theatre will fuse ... more -
Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / TasmanTue 1 May 2018 1:00PM / EducationRun away to the circus and come and learn how to juggle or hula hoop! With expert instructions from real life circus performers, you'll learn some awesome skills and have a lot of fun at the same time. Using tried and ... more -
In this workshop, Improvisors will be challenged to let go of their own habits and leap into the unknown. Sometimes it can be hard to see our own habits and we can feel like we are hitting a ceiling of our own ... more
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