Top 10 Free Things to do in Nelson, South Island

Visit the home of New Zealand's best loved peanut butter. Smell our freshly roasted nuts as they tumble out of the roaster and make their way to The Peanut Squasher. See Pic's squirting into a jar that wends its way along rattling conveyors to the capping machines that automatically place and tighten Pic's famous star lids, to the labeller, a hi tech licker and placer that wraps the brown paper label around the jar. Watch as our team of white clad peanut butter makers tweak and nurse the gleaming stainless machines into making the world's finest peanut butter, load it into boxes, then wrap it on to pallets to be sent around NZ and around the world. And there's a very good cafe right in the building. Tours are at 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.30pm and the shop is open 8.00 to 4.00, and we are always happy to talk peanuts.

Frock & Soul is a Modern Vintage Clothing store. We sell modern clothes with a vintage twist. Our clothes are funky, fun and functional, they flatter the feminine form and add a sense of fun into the everyday. Shop the decades for beautiful clothing and gifts. We are open 9.30 to 5 p.m Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 3 pm.

Specialties The One Ring - The Lord of the Rings Ring for The Hobbit Manufacturing Jeweller Diamond Engagement & Wedding Rings Platinum - Gold - SilverValuations, Repairs, & Remodelling Ready to Wear & To Order Custom & Traditional Design Gold Buyers Since 1968 the Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith workshop in Nelson, New Zealand has been making jewellery of uncompromising beauty. Diamond engagement rings, custom design wedding jewellery, dress rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches and silverware that offer pure contemporary lines and sculptural elegance have become the trademarks of the Jens Hansen workshop. All the jewellery is handcrafted, original, precious and crafted 'to be worn'. This simple philosophy rewards us with creative pieces that we all can embrace, afford and love, and was also the reason Peter Jackson asked Jens Hansen to design and make the ring depicted on screen as The One Ring™ for his film version of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous The Lord of the Rings™books. History Established in 1968 The Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith Workshop was borne from passion of creativity and experimentation. The first Nelson workshop, set up in 1968, was in the front room of the family home at 8 Alton Street. This quickly became a centre for the local arts community, where Jens's talent, energy, enthusiasm, and outspoken personality drew people in from all over the world, and where Jens trained, worked with and influenced many of New Zealand's leading contemporary jewellers.Meet the Business Owner: Halfdan H.Halfdan is Jens Hansen's elder son, and has been director of the store for the last five years. He is committed to continuing his father's legacy, particularly when it comes to the Movie Ring that his father Jens and brother Thorkild worked on for the original The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

The Nelson Market is famous for its longevity and high quality of its stalls. For almost 40 years, market owner Nita Knight has worked hard to create a showcase of the best that the Nelson region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. The market is enhanced these days with a wide variety of food carts, making it a wonderful place to meet friends and share brunch or lunch while checking out the array of goods on offer at this truly iconic market.

Located on the corner of Trafalgar & Halifax Streets. Friendly, Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic i-SITE Travel Consultants. We can book your NZ Travel, Accommodation and Activities at no extra cost. Incredible i-SITE space incorporating the Nelson DOC Visitor Centre. Lots of incredible picture boards with display brochures and information on our region and beyond. Let us take the hassle out of booking your holiday in our beautiful region and across the country. Quick, easy, secure, cost effective. We also sell tickets to a range of local and national events.

We are the Nelson -Tasman regional Public Art Gallery. With four gallery spaces, we offer changing exhibitions year round. Also enjoy The Suter Store, Cafe and Theatre. Open daily 9.30-4.30, free entry.