House Sitting Nelson

Nelson is a very popular city in New Zealand among tourists. It also has a great deal of political and cultural significance, mainly because of its largely central location. The city is located at the northern tip of the South Island. It is a very important commercial city as well, acting as a focal point for several trade and commerce activities. The city is also known as Whakatu. One of the interesting features of Nelson is that it is the only city within the nation that has its own unique flag.

Attractions in Nelson

There are various rural and urban attractions in the city of Nelson that can keep any tourist busy. There are historically significant places such as Brightwater, which is famous as the birthplace of Lord Rutherford. There is also the Boulder Bank, which is a bank of rocks that keeps the entrance of the Nelson Harbor protected. In fact, the historical importance of Nelson is evident with it being named Nelson in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the vanquisher of Spanish and French fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar.

Among other attractions are the various National Parks. Both the Kahurangi National Park and the Abel Tasman National Parks are nearby and are well worth a visit. There’s also Nelson Lakes National Park which hosts some lovely lakes. For mountain sport lovers, there is Takaka Hill, a hub of adventure activity.

House Sitting in Nelson

As Nelson is a big city there are always homeowners looking for someone to care for their home and pets while they are away traveling. House sitting in Nelson is an inexpensive way to visit this city.  Visit Kiwi House Sitters for more information.