Lloyd’s guidebook
Excellent Wineries
Seifried Estate Cellar Door
168 Redwood RdWinery and Restaurant
Fossil Ridge Winery Open In Summer
72 Hart RdBoutique Wines
Moutere Hills Vineyard
42 Eggers RoadExcellent wines and food
Greenhough Vineyard
411 Paton RdOrganic Wines
Sightseeing
Excellent beach for picnic's, safe swimming, beach walks, horse riding
22 locals recommend
Rabbit Island
Excellent beach for picnic's, safe swimming, beach walks, horse riding
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayTake a walk up the hill to the "Centre of NZ". Views across the city. At the base of the hill is Botanic Park, site where the first rugby game was played in NZ.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Take a walk up the hill to the "Centre of NZ". Views across the city. At the base of the hill is Botanic Park, site where the first rugby game was played in NZ.
Broadgreen Historic House
276 Nayland RdIsel House
16 Hilliard StHistoric House and Park/Gardens.
Take a drive to the top of Princes Drive. Beautiful views across Tahunanui Beach, Haulasore Island and Fifeshire Rock.
Princes Drive Lookout
Princes DriveTake a drive to the top of Princes Drive. Beautiful views across Tahunanui Beach, Haulasore Island and Fifeshire Rock.
Wharariki Beach
Wharariki RdMarkets/Crafts/Food
The famous Nelson Saturday market. Great place to taste local produce, see crafts and enjoy chat with locals.
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StThe famous Nelson Saturday market. Great place to taste local produce, see crafts and enjoy chat with locals.
Visit Galleries, Shops, Restuarants/Cafes. Eat fish n chips on the wharf. A popular place for visitors and locals.
62 locals recommend
Mapua Wharf
8 Aranui RdVisit Galleries, Shops, Restuarants/Cafes. Eat fish n chips on the wharf. A popular place for visitors and locals.
Food scene
Toad Hall is in Motueka. 40 minute Drive from Nelson
The Styx
272 Wakefield QuayFord's Restaurant and Bar
276 Trafalgar StHopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StCod & Lobster Brasserie
300 Trafalgar StHarbour Light Bistro
341 Wakefield QuayThe Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayNahm
322 Wakefield QuayMcCashin's Tap Room
660 Main Rd StokeToad Hall
502 High St SRiver Kitchen Nelson
81 Trafalgar StActivities
Hack'n Stay Golden Bay, Beach Horse Riding, Camping, Accommodation
Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
336 Maitai Valley RdPublic Golf Course - hire clubs etc
Tāhunanui Beach
Cable Bay Adventure Park
194 Cable Bay RdOffers - Quad bike rides, Horse trekking, Fly by Skywire
Moana Stand Up Paddle Boards
Bisley WalkTraveler advice
Getting around
City car parking
Nelson has 1 hour free parking. After this parking fees apply.
Richmond has free parking.
Getting around
Airport Transport
Nelson airport does not have a connecting bus service. Taxis, Shuttles or Uber connect you to the city.