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Getting There

We are located at 79-85 Nile St. When driving along Queen Elizabeth Drive from Blenhiem or Tahunanui turn and enter the city centre at the Trafalgar Street roundabout, this will lead you onto Trafalgar Street. Drive to the end of Trafalgar Street towards the Cathedral, turn left onto Selwyn Place and drive towards the traffic lights. Turn right at the lights onto Collingwood Street and then left at the first roundabout, this is Nile Street. We are about 200 metres up the street and are on the left hand side. Our buildings are three storeys high and are bright orange.

Things to do and see in Nelson

The Nelson-Marlborough region’s diverse economy includes the country’s largest concentration of fisheries, wine and aquaculture industries. It also has substantial forestry, horticulture, aviation, tourism and arts industries as well as a sizeable conservation estate.

The urban centres of Nelson and Richmond are surrounded by three national parks - Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, encompassing golden sandy beaches to rugged mountain terrain. The Nelson region is blessed with one of New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours.

NMIT has developed programmes that sustain the region’s infrastructure, either directly through specific industry training, or more generally, with our business and computer technology programmes. We have also developed a range of specialised programmes in niche areas in conjunction with local business and industry representatives.

The region’s economy is based on the ‘big four’ industries: seafood, horticulture, tourism and forestry.

Port Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia.
Other growth industries include art and craft,
Aviation, engineering technology and information technology.

The region has low unemployment with opportunities for seasonal or part time work. Or when you need a break, you can take part in some of the many leisure activities on offer

Our region is one of the most beautiful and desirable areas in New Zealand to live and study. Each year NMIT attracts around 3600 equivalent full time students who come to enjoy the scenery, beaches, sunny warm climate, culture, relaxed lifestyle and educational opportunities Nelson and Marlborough have to offer. There are a wide range of sporting activities, from team sports such as rugby, netball or basketball to kitesurfing, kayaking or mountain biking. Or chill out to some great live music at one of the many laid-back local venues.

For more information about the Nelson-Tasman region, see these websites:

Harlequin "What's On" Guide
Nelson Weather
Found Recreation Directory