If your looking for affordable friendly accomadtion you've come to the right place. Located in the heart of Richmond, Nelson the Oxford Court Motel is just a short drive away from Nelson city and is surrounded by many of the Tasmans senic attractions to give you a perfect escape. Just south of Nelson, the town of Richmond is a service centre for the farms, orchards and vineyards of the Waimea Plains. Pip fruit and berries are grown here, as well as hops for the beer industry. Richmond is a peaceful base for the region’s many attractions. From here you can discover wineries, beaches, art galleries, beautiful river valleys and horse treks. There are three national parks close at hand – Nelson Lakes, Abel Tasman and Kahurangi. The nearby Richmond Ranges are a great place for hiking and mountain biking. In winter you can ski at Rainbow Valley. Richmond has a comprehensive shopping area and a good choice of eating places. Nelson has New Zealand's sunniest climate and is the geographical centre of the country. It has a real laid back and new agey feel to it and this is borne out by the fact that there are more than 350 full-time artists and craftspeople active throughout the Nelson region. These include World reknowned glass-blowers, ceramic artists, sculptors, painters, designers, woodworkers, jewellers and textile artists... With its proximity to a wealth of natural attractions as well, Nelson is a fantastic place to base yourself and recharge your batteries whilst you relax in its idyllic surroundings. Oxford Court Motel Richmond, Nelson