Things to do in Nelson
6 places worth stopping for and 4 places to stay on a road trip through Nelson.
See and do
- Wildlife
Wildlife · NelsonHidden gem
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Fenced valley sanctuary where native birds, tuatara and kākā thrive just above town.
Viewpoint · Nelson
Centre of New Zealand
Short steep walk to the survey point and big Nelson views.
- Walk
Walk · Nelson
Cable Bay Walkway
Coastal ridge walk with great views over Tasman Bay and the Kahurangi ranges.
- Beach
Beach · Nelson
Tahunanui Beach
Sheltered family beach with warm shallows, a playground and cafes, close to Nelson's airport.
- History
History · Nelson
Founders Heritage Park
Replica heritage village with a brewery, cafes and a working miniature railway.
- Museum
Museum · Nelson
Nelson Provincial Museum
Central Nelson museum telling the region's story, with a regional gallery on the ground floor.
Food stops
Places to stay
- Campground
Campground · NelsonHidden gem
Brook Valley Holiday Reserve
No-frills valley camp next to the Brook Waimarama predator-free sanctuary.
- Holiday park
Holiday park · Cable BayHidden gem
Cable Bay Holiday Park
Small, quiet beach park on a working farm north-east of Nelson.
- Holiday park
Holiday park · Nelson
Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park
The closest holiday park to central Nelson, walkable to shops and with EV fast charging.
- Holiday park
Holiday park · Nelson
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Large beachfront holiday park beside Tahunanui Beach, close to the airport and town.
Plan the drive, not just the stops
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