Nelson NZ
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In the heart of New Zealand
is Nelson. Nelson City has the distinction of being not only the geographical
centre of the country and the 'artistic capital' but also the thriving
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Getting
Here
Nelson is well serviced by air links to the rest of New Zealand.
Nelson Airport is the fourth busiest in New Zealand. International airline
Air New Zealand
also offers multiple daily flights into the city.
New Zealand's major international airports are in Auckland,
Wellington and Christchurch. Multiple connecting flights
to and from these centres operate each day, with
flying times ranging from 30 to 75 minutes.
If you're traveling to Nelson College for GIrls
from overseas, we can arrange for someone to meet
you at Auckland International Airport. See
our International pages for more information.
Daily coach services also feed into Nelson
from South Island destinations, including
Christchurch, Marlborough and the West Coast.
Nelson's sea views, historic buildings, picturesque winding streets,
Queens Gardens, Maitai River, Rocks Road and Tahunanui Beach are all striking
features of the city.
The combined population of Nelson and the adjacent town of Richmond is
approximately 54,600, making it New Zealand's tenth most populous city
and one of the fastest growing (2006 Census). The city has a base hospital, extensive sports and
recreation areas, and a range of shops, theatres, galleries and restaurants;
all boosted by the increasing buying power of a healthy tourism industry.
Nelson enjoys the highest sunshine hours of any city in New Zealand,
and a climate that features long sunny days and crisp, clear nights. At
the geographic centre of New Zealand it is a safe and friendly city, where
all shops and amenities are within easy walking distance of Nelson College
for Girls.
The Nelson Region is home to numerous smaller towns and villages, scattered
around the edge of Tasman and Golden Bays, and from Nelson Lakes National
Park and the Rainbow Ski Area in the south, to the rural area of Hira
north of Nelson City. Total population for Nelson and Tasman is 87,513 (2006 Census).
Please click through to Nelson's
Official Online Visitor Guide for more information, or browse the other
links in the resources section on the right.
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About
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a clean, green place to live and study. It has a reputation
for safety and friendliness. English is the primary language spoken by
over 95% of the population, with Māori being the second official language
of New Zealand.
While New Zealand is a relatively young country, it has a rich and fascinating
history that reflects both our Māori and European heritage.
Similar in size and/or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New
Zealand has a population of 4.18 million - making it one of the world's
least crowded countries. (Statistics New Zealand - May 2007.)
Featuring vast open spaces filled with stunning rugged landscapes, gorgeous
beaches, often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, a temperate
climate and fascinating animal and plant life, it is easy to understand
why New Zealand is such an attractive tourist destination.
New Zealand has a robust free-market economy, largely based around agriculture,
forestry and tourism. Our national currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZ$),
which is roughly equivalent to US$0.79, AUS$0.85 and €0.52.
View the New Zealand's
Official Site for Travel and Business for more information, or check
out the other helpful links in the resources section below.
Source: newzealand.com. |
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