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Nelson - Add Life to your Conference!
Ideally located at the top of the South Island , the crescent-shaped Nelson/Tasman region faces north, overlooking the beautiful aquatic playground of Tasman Bay. Boutique winemaking and hop-growing industries thrive on the region's mild and sunny climate.
Nelson City is considered New Zealand's most cosmopolitan small city, with art galleries and cafes lining the main streets.
Conference facilities offered vary from International style hotel with plenary for up to 400 delegates, to boutique retreats in one of the region's three national parks.
The art and culture for which Nelson is renowned, is successfully incorporated into conference programmes with wine and art tours, stunning gallery cocktail functions, and artistic teambuilding workshops to challenge the often-neglected "left-brain".
For the more adventure-hungry, have your delegates scalloping in Tasman Bay, kayaking in New Zealand's most popular national park, quad-biking the hills, and flying the new, first in the world sky-wire adventure ride.
Nelson Port 's thriving seafood industry is celebrated within waterfront cafes and restaurants, with al-fresco dining providing a stunning outlook over the water.
Funky city cafes, restaurants and bars provide a diverse choice of dining styles, and vineyard dining is popular in the winegrowing region located just 20 minutes' drive from the central city.
Nelson Airport is New Zealand 's fourth busiest airport with over 100 flights arriving every day on two national airlines. The frequency of flights means that conference delegates can travel from all over New Zealand , ready for a morning conference commencement.
The Nelson Convention Bureau is pleased to offer free and impartial advice and assistance, in selecting the right venue and facilities required to make a success of your Nelson conference.
Free resources are available for you to promote your conference, and attract delegates.
Multi-media presentations can be used to present to decision-makers, and Nelson images and text descriptions can be included in registration documents to attract delegates to your conference.
Once here, "delegate packs" with maps and activity ideas, are provided free of charge to each delegate to ensure they make the most of their stay in Nelson.
Contact Nelson Convention Bureau to see how we can help you create a memorable and successful conference in Nelson.