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Nelson, New Zealand - The perfect learning environment

Nelson is one of New Zealand's favourite seaside cities. It is a convenient campus style city with tree-lined streets. It is a great place for students to make friends and practise their English.

Near Nelson there is something for everyone: a huge variety of beaches, mountains, apple farms and vineyards, skydiving or just lying on the golden beaches of Abel Tasman. Our activities programme will take you there.

We welcome you to join us. Find out what makes Nelson vibrant.

Have a look at this webcam to find out what is happening in Nelson right now.

Fast Nelson facts

Nelson region population: 70,000 people
Nelson is officially the sunniest city in New Zealand
Nelson airport is the 4th busiest in New Zealand
Nelson is famous for its arts scene and outdoor lifestyle possibilities
Nelson was the first city in New Zealand, and was originally planned as the capital
Nelson hosts large migrant and tourist groups from UK, America, Germany, Scandinavia.
The Nelson / Tasman region is one of the three fastest growing areas in the South Island
10% of Nelson people were born in the UK
Nelson hosted the first game of rugby in New Zealand
The first State High School – Nelson College was built in Nelson, and has educated three New Zealand prime ministers!
Nelson’s leading tertiary education institution is the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
The Nelson School of Music is the oldest institution of its kind in New Zealand.

Getting to Nelson

Nelson is situated at the top of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand

Student lifestyle

In many ways Nelson is perfect for a student. Nelson city has a unique campus feel...

Region & landscape

Nelson is one of New Zealand's most popular holiday and lifestyle destinations...

Activities & interests

You've got to check out our activities programmes and options...there's so much to do!