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The region combines small city hearts with big city style. A sophisticated, cosmopolitan place, the region is home to passionate people fuelled by fresh food, good wine, sunshine and a light sea breeze. Winemakers, chocolate makers, cheese makers, bakers, artists, brewers and chefs all breathe life into their products, many of which can be found at a string of vibrant local markets throughout the region. Tasman is also home to three national parks, countless walkways, bike trails and natural wonders that motivate many local artists to paint and draw the local landscape. The area naturally creates a vibrant environment offering visitors the opportunity to meet and mix with local artists and craftspeople, visit their studios, and participate in art tours and workshops. Follow the Coastal Highway from Richmond through Mapua to Motueka and enjoy a tour of art studios, galleries, cafés, and some 22 wineries en route. There are many galleries and open studios along the coastal and inland highways that welcome visitors. This is where you will find that special piece of pottery, that quirky sculpture or a fine landscape capturing the essence of the region.

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