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Spend spring days exploring Nelson’s re-awakening vineyards. Visit the studios of local artists and artisans or lunch at a seaside café. This is the season for scallops - the perfect accompaniment to your local wine. Select from a wide range of events such as comedy, music and dance in stunning venues around the region. A pocket of paradise in the top northwest corner of the South Island, Nelson has a positive, creative attitude to life - and it’s easy to see why.