Nelson is located in the center of New Zealand and lies at the shore of the Tasman Bay. The city is a center for arts and crafts, and every year there are events such as the Nelson Arts Festival. There are many shops and there is even a store where the ring from "The Lord of the Rings" was designed. The Saturday Nelson Market is great for buying from local artists and if you love music, check out the Nelson School of Music Winter Music Festival or the annual Jazz Festival.
