Had a fantastic day. Went to several vineyards in the Waimea Plains. Beautiful scenary, amazing lunch at a vineyard then onto drink more (and more) amazing wines.

www.baytoursnelson.co.nz

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One of the last blue\brown collar communities in Nelson City, Victory Square is a 10 minute walk south of the city centre. The early signs of gentrification are just starting to show with an excellent cafe and sushi bar opening recently and some of the formerly run down colonial period homes being tastefully refurbished. The Square itself is a cricket pitch/ football field and is rumoured to have been location of the first rugby game in NZ. There is also a brand new children's playground.

The popular fish and chip shop serves a good meal for five bucks and the local pub (the Pickled Parrot on the Park) is a great place to meet some of the local characters (don't worry they are friendly!).

An annual Multicultural festival is also held in Victory Square.

A slice of real Kiwi life.

On the way to Bug backpackers, past the industrial wastelands and New World supermarket.

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The home of craft beer in Nelson. The Free House serves ales from many local brewers (Mussel Inn, Founders, Renaissance, Twisted Hop, Monkey Wizard) in cosy and welcoming surroundings. Give the sweet fizzy stuff a rest and come and try some real beers. Food available.

95 Collingwood Street, Nelson
www.thefreehouse.co.nz/

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For Ashtanga Yoga devotees you can have a week with John and Lucy Scott (senior Ashtanga Yoga teachers - he has taught Madonna and Sting) as your teachers at their beautiful retreat centre near Nelson for a non-celebrity price of £355 a week, accommodation included. Find a deal on a flight and this is almost affordable.

www.stillpointyoga.co.nz/
Nearest airport is Nelson and their retreat is only a 40 min drive through some great scenery.

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