TitleIllustrated London News 1868 vol.53 page 326DescriptionNelson, a small South Island port with about 15,000 residents, is described as having one of New Zealand’s finest climates and a naturally sheltered harbour formed by the eight - mile Boulder Bank - a unique syenite shingle formation created by coastal currents. Despite a narrow entrance channel, the harbour is safe, deep, and well‑protected, with additional refuge available in nearby bays. Illustration on page 321.Year1868Volume53Page Number326FormatNewspaper article