Cycling in the woods by Wheelie Fantastic

Live & work

Great Taste Trail, Rough Island

Why move to Nelson Tasman?

There are many reasons to fall in love with Nelson Tasman and to choose to make this place your home. Whether it’s the stable and sun-rich climate, our closeness to nature and the great outdoors, or the ease at which we can get out to the wider world, there’s a lot on offer here.

Harvest Kitchen Seifrieds Vineyard by Wine Nelson

Living here

Fall in love with living in Nelson Tasman and to choose to make this place your home.

Working here

Nelson Tasman is a dynamic region, bustling with activity across the economic spectrum.

Study here

Students come from around New Zealand and the world to enjoy education opportunities that this region has to offer.

Arrival stories

Meet some of the incredible people who have choosen Nelson Tasman as their home.

Javier Atalah

Marine Ecologist

Tanya Nock

Community Arts Educator

Dana Hanson

Restauranteur

Will Browning

Plumber

Take a look around

Nelson Tasman is a big region with a diverse array of towns, villages, rural spaces, national parks and coastlines. Taka a moment to explore the different parts of our region, and maybe come across your dream destination.

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