Get a taste of Nelson on the net.

Nelson, the arty region which fancies the class of its wine and food too, has a new website to showcase its gourmet offerings.

You can check the details on Taste Nelson


There is no more colourful time to visit the South Island than in the autumn. You can see the brilliant autumn colours on a tour of the top half of the island, including the Tranz Alpine rail journey from Christchurch on a fully escorted 10-day tour leaving on April 20. The all-inclusive cost is $1995 a person.

Contact: Travelwise Holidays, (09) 414 4488, 0800 116060.