is this a good place to visit or live. What other areas should i visit when i am in the south island?

abel tasman national park...nelson marlborough region...spectacular beauty..heaps to do...sorry dont know about that other place...must be a damn small town...

Fantastic!!!!! Come and experiance Middle Earth!!

Interesting South Island Places to Visit!!

Nelson
Arty and interesting, there are plenty of reasons for the sun to shine in Nelson. Enjoy the beautiful environment while you get acquainted with the creative local culture. Main centres include Motueka, Takaka, Abel Tasman National Park, Brightwater, Golden Bay, Kaiteriteri and Murchison.

Marlborough
Fine wine and fine scenery - Marlborough will quickly put you in an excellent mood. Follow your passion for the good life through the tranquil countryside. Main centres include Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, Renwick, Blenheim, Wairau Valley, Seddon and Kekerengu.

Marlborough - Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand is located in the Marlborough region in the north-east corner of New Zealand's South Island. Fur seals lounge on rocks just metres from the shore, dusky and Hector’s dolphins frolic in the sea within sight of town, while only a few kilometres further out, giant sperm whales haunt the depths.

West Coast
The wildest side of New Zealand, the West Coast has the power to touch your soul with its landscape of brooding mountains, icy glaciers, primal forest and surreal coastal formations. Main centres include Westport, Greymouth, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Haast.

Christchurch
This city is alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. It's a place known internationally for its spectacular gardens. Here you’ll find a fresh experience each day. Highlights include Lyttelton, Sumner and Rangiora.

Mt Cook
In this alpine paradise you can hike the high trails or simply meditate on the beauty of the Southern Alps. A larger than life experience. Main centres include Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook and Twizel.

Queenstown
Blessed with some of the world’s most exquisite geography, Queenstown never fails to amaze travellers with its scope for excitement and fun.
Wanaka
The lake is the picture and the mountains are the frame. Move easily from one to the other while you pursue outdoor adventures of every kind.

Dunedin
Come to feel the history of New Zealand’s oldest city, which has Victorian and Edwardian architecture on a grand scale. Unique wildlife experiences are another reason enough to visit.

Fiordland
If you were to imagine the most dramatic landscape on the planet, it might look like this. Fiordland will move you to seek new adjectives. Doubtful Sound, Te Anau and Milford Sound all form part of Fiordland. The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world's finest alpine drives.

I hope this helps you out!!

NZBec

If you do a location search here on VT you will find 2 pages on Kekerengu! Well, there is not a lot there. As well as the Seals and the Store, you can visit the lovely gardens in the nearby hills, on the sheep station owned by the owners of The Store. Apart from that there isn't much else to do apart from appreciate the seals and the ocean and coastal beauty.
I wonder how you heard of Kekerengu?
Have fun, I always love to stop here when I'm driving south.