Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Nelson - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand

Jens Hansen Jewellery Workshop

The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.

Nelson, New Zealand

World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum

A journey through a collection of classic cars and fashionable artwork.

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Glenduan, New Zealand

Boulder Bank

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

3 miles from Nelson

Kaiteriteri, New Zealand

Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock

This unusual rock formation looks like an apple that has been neatly sliced in half.

22 miles from Nelson

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