• Janice GuimondNew Zealand 2026Traveler
    Welcome to Nelson!
    Beautiful view of Tasman Bay from our living roomBikes delivered, sun shining, bustin' to ride!Ready to roll & explore this pretty area!View of the Nelson hills from the skateboard parkColorful & beautiful Sky Tūī mural in Neale Park (tūī bird)Lovely Anzac Park in NelsonTom in Anzac Park 😊This is a bike-friendly city!Artful underpass on the cycle trailThe Great Taste Trail is one of NZ's Great Rides. We only scratched the surface.Getting used to riding on the left!Maybe a drink will help? 😉It's a half mile climb of 300' to ride up to our house -- >11% grade! Not fun, but we did it!2Glimpse of our rental house. Love the view!

    2. Welcome to Nelson!

    January 23 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    After flying from Honolulu to Auckland, we caught one more flight to our first destination--Nelson, New Zealand on the South Island. So nice to have the travel over with and get settled in.