Is Nelson near Wanaka ? Well it is on the way to Wanaka About 4 hours drive further South.

The view is unfortunately not looking up the road but it is about 20 minutes drive.
On the other hand I was up there last weekend and it is much colder! So its not all bad living a little closer to the sea!

We are still miles from a Chinese takeaway though

New Zealand is a great place to live - but its not a great place to earn money, so unless you come with enough money to set yourself up with a house and business, you are probably better off where you are

But hey, if you make it down this way let me know and you are most welcome to swing by!