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At the top of the South Island, Nelson is the geographical Centre of New Zealand and one of the top destinations in the country. Artists have been attracted to the area for generations because of the sunny climate and beautiful landscape. Tourists are drawn to the area year round, not only for the art and sun but also for fabulous wineries, gourmet restaurants, amazing kayaking and hiking, the outdoor café culture, and fishing in Tasman Bay and many rivers in the region. |
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| artists and craftspeople living in Nelson, including traditional and contemporary Maori artists. Their work is often inspired by the region's exceptionally beautiful geography – coastal, forest and valley landscapes provide places to wander and dream. The Nelson area is known by the Maori as Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the tip of the nose of the canoe of Maui). From his waka, the demi-god Maui used his magic fish hook to catch and land the North Island (Te Ika a Maui - the fish of Maui). |
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