The art of living on New Zealand's South Island
An exhibition of the good life awaiting discovery in Nelson and Abel Tasman
Published 29 Jan 2019, 17:46 GMT
Nicole Thomas Mafreka, a sheepherder and weaver, is all smiles at the Nelson Market, a gathering point for locals to brunch and shop with friends. Filled with local artisans, the market offers a true Kiwi experience for visitors.
Photograph by Erika LarsenIan Jonson is a woodworker, one of the many artists in Nelson Tasman, one of New Zealand’s most vibrant art regions. Woodworkers, textile makers, glass blowers, potters, and painters make this colourful community their home.
Photograph by Erika LarsenThe view from the window of the Bartlett and Gold Gallery is appropriate for Nelson Tasman, a thriving artistic centre located on the north shore of New Zealand’s South Island.
Photograph by Erika LarsenArt is on exhibit at the Bartlett and Gold Gallery. Visitors to Nelson Tasman will have no trouble finding high quality souvenirs—from artwork to local wines, jam and honey.
Photograph by Erika LarsenA trio of local girls in Upper Moutere’s Old Post Office now converted into a shop. The northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island is home to a collection of vintners, artists, and horticulturists who like to welcome visitors to their laid-back way of life.
Photograph by Erika LarsenA mix of the old and new at the Bartlett and Gold Gallery, a reflection of New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman region. Life moves at a slower pace here, and the area’s residents want to keep it that way.
Photograph by Erika LarsenThe Nelson Tasman region, on the northern tip of the South Island, is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand. It receives nearly 2,400 hours of sunshine per year.
Photograph by Erika LarsenAbel Tasman National Park is New Zealand’s smallest (87 square miles), but its breathtaking views explode with colour: orange sand, jade ocean, and a bright green forest canopy.
Photograph by Erika LarsenKayaking is one of the most popular means for exploring Abel Tasman National Park, with guided excursions into protected beaches and coves teeming with marine life, including dolphins, seals and birds.
Photograph by Erika LarsenRosie Finn at Neudorf Vineyards, one of many in Nelson Tasman’s boutique wine region. This 39-year-old vineyard is family-owned and a testament to the personable way of life found here.
Photograph by Erika LarsenNeudorf Vineyards specialise in producing a variety of red and white wines including pinot noir, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc.
Photograph by Erika LarsenVisitors to the Nelson Tasman area will want to investigate Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, which will take you past orchards of kiwifruit, pears, and apples, as well as the area’s vineyards and hop farms.
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