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Nelson

Nelson is a sunny little city with an artistic streak and a glorious position beside Tasman Bay. Its compact streets, beaches and surrounding hills make it feel more like a place to explore than simply pass through. There is an easy brightness here that is hard not to catch.

Fly from Nelson

About Nelson

The Boulder Bank, a long natural breakwater, shelters Nelson's harbour, and the city's cathedral sits prominently on a hill above the compact centre. Nelson is also the natural gateway to Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and Nelson Lakes. In Fly South, this is a relaxed place to begin a northward flight: follow the shoreline around the bay, climb over wooded ranges, or head west toward the lakes and valleys where the city quickly gives way to wilderness.

About Fly South

Fly South is a free browser flight and scenic exploration game across Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island. Choose a plane, jet, helicopter or airship, then explore the landscape at your own pace. Learn more about the game.