Nelson Official Visitors - NZOA Annual Scientific Meeting 2013

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Spring
• NZ International Film Festival
29 aug - 16 sept: a celebration of
cinema, past and present.
• Abel Tasman Coastal Classic
22 sept: trail run along the iconic abel
tasman coastal track.
• Nelson Cycle Festival
4 - 28 oct: a month long programme
of racing for all ages including the
benchmark homes elite national series.
• Nelson Arts Festival
12 - 28 oct: theatre, dance, cabaret,
music and comedy from national and
international performers.
• Subway Dun Run
13 oct: a 25km trail run, rugged but
runnable from maitai dam to dun
mountain saddle.
• Masked Parade
19 oct: an explosion of colour, music
and movement through the streets of
nelson.
• Nelson Growables Week
12 - 18 nov: Workshops, tours and
garden visits, plus a one day fair.
• Tour de Tasman
20 - 21 nov: a two day paddling event
in the abel tasman national park.
Summer
• 40/50 Tour
6 - 9 dec: 7-stage cycle tour for riders
aged 40+
• Nelson Jazz and Blues Festival
1 - 5 Jan: Free and ticketed events in
parks, bars and venues featuring jazz
and blues bands.
• Classic and Vintage Motorcycle
Club Show
5 - 6 Jan: browse and admire vintage
and classic vehicles.
• Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race
13 Jan: cardboard boats battle the
waves at tata beach.
• Adam Chamber Music Festival
31 Jan - 9 Feb: international chamber
music Festival held every two years
in nelson.
• Buskerburgoo Buskers Series
7 - 10 Feb: Witness the wildest and
weirdest acts of the busking kingdom.
• Opera in the Park
16 Feb: nelson’s signature summer
event is back! pack a picnic for a
memorable night.
• Festival of Opportunities
23 - 24 Feb: a wellness and lifestyle
weekend exploring alternative health,
wellbeing and spirituality.