Guidebook for Nelson

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Guidebook for Nelson

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
43 locals recommend
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
107 locals recommend
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
72 locals recommend
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 Drive
56 locals recommend
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.

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 Quay
18 locals recommend
The Boathouse overlooks the sea. Great to go for a drink and listen to some live music
Very close to Nelson and very popular
19 locals recommend
Neudorf
138 Neudorf Rd
19 locals recommend
Very close to Nelson and very popular

Food Scene

Awesome food
25 locals recommend
The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood St
25 locals recommend
Awesome food

Essentials

very close by
18 locals recommend
Countdown Nelson
35 St Vincent St
18 locals recommend
very 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
77 locals recommend
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 St
92 locals recommend
Every Saturday and very popular with the locals as well as tourists