Parks & Nature
Its nearby with not only lovely gardens and a river running through, but also a great restaurant, art gallery and movie theatre.
43 locals recommend
Queen's Gardens
Its nearby with not only lovely gardens and a river running through, but also a great restaurant, art gallery and movie theatre.
lovely golden sands. its very safe for swimming. lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. Fun activities for the whole family as well as a Natureland a small zoo.
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
lovely golden sands. its very safe for swimming. lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. Fun activities for the whole family as well as a Natureland a small zoo.
A lovely beach surrounded by trees. Great place to take a picnic and relax.
72 locals recommend
Rabbit island
A lovely beach surrounded by trees. Great place to take a picnic and relax.
Arts & Culture
Founders park has many old Nelson buildings set out as an historic village with lots of old NZ history. Old transport including a steam train. You can also enjoy the cafe and bar.Or maybe take a picnic.
56 locals recommend
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveFounders park has many old Nelson buildings set out as an historic village with lots of old NZ history. Old transport including a steam train. You can also enjoy the cafe and bar.Or maybe take a picnic.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boathouse overlooks the sea. Great to go for a drink and listen to some live music
18 locals recommend
The Boathouse Society
326 Wakefield QuayThe Boathouse overlooks the sea. Great to go for a drink and listen to some live music
Neudorf
138 Neudorf RdVery close to Nelson and very popular
Food Scene
The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood StAwesome food
Essentials
Countdown Nelson
35 St Vincent Stvery close by
Sightseeing
Mapua is a small village, very picturesque. Lots of quirky shops and plenty of restaurants as well as great fish and chips.
77 locals recommend
Māpua
Mapua is a small village, very picturesque. Lots of quirky shops and plenty of restaurants as well as great fish and chips.
Shopping
Every Saturday and very popular with the locals as well as tourists
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StEvery Saturday and very popular with the locals as well as tourists