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Founders Park

87 Atawhai Drive | Brooklands, 7010, New Zealand
+64(0)3 5482649
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St. Peters-Church, Heritage Park
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Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Nelson
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“Council needs more events here!”
- 30 Mar 2012
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“Council needs more events here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Went and saw this when the Banksy artwork was here. Exhibit of a lifetime, loved it. Just a shame the Nelson City Council doesn't take advantage of this and use the park more. More concerts and art exhibits here would be fantastic. And the other artists in this show too, were just incredible. The onsite brewery cafe is really lovely,... More

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“Interesting authentic place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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We literally stumbled across Founders Heritage Park - my guidebook did not mention this place at all. We were pleasantly surprised finding a little village made up of original settlers buildings, shops, church and even a bar that houses an award winning brewery. Some of the shops are a little museum dedicated to the profession/trade (sollicitor, garage), yet others are... More

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Napier, New Zealand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“A must see when in Nelson during the next month”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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If you do nothing else in Nelson between 23rd Sept - 24th October 2011, fo to the Banksy exhibition at Founders park. Here you will experience the power and intelligence of street artists including the famous or should that be infamous Banksy. Check out what else is on at the park so you time it to coincide with one of... More

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“hundert Jahre zurück”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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