Tessa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
We highly recommend you take time to have lunch here at the cafe while visiting. After lunch, enjoy a lovely stroll through the Queen's Gardens, just adjacent to the museum.
105 locals recommend
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StWe highly recommend you take time to have lunch here at the cafe while visiting. After lunch, enjoy a lovely stroll through the Queen's Gardens, just adjacent to the museum.
If you're looking for a relaxing day out to enjoy the best of nature that Nelson has to offer without having to travel far, the sanctuary is a must do.
25 locals recommend
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
651 Brook StIf you're looking for a relaxing day out to enjoy the best of nature that Nelson has to offer without having to travel far, the sanctuary is a must do.
An easy walk from the apartment, the Queen's Gardens are a lovely spot for a short stroll. You might want to pack a picnic.
43 locals recommend
Queen's Gardens
An easy walk from the apartment, the Queen's Gardens are a lovely spot for a short stroll. You might want to pack a picnic.
If you're looking for great views, this is the spot! You'll get an invigorating short walk to the top, it'll get your heart pumping.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
If you're looking for great views, this is the spot! You'll get an invigorating short walk to the top, it'll get your heart pumping.
Nelson's Saturday Market is very deserving of its reputation as the best market in New Zealand. You'll find everything from local arts and crafts to locally grown produce, fresh cheeses, baked goods, food stalls...
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StNelson's Saturday Market is very deserving of its reputation as the best market in New Zealand. You'll find everything from local arts and crafts to locally grown produce, fresh cheeses, baked goods, food stalls...
Paddle Nelson
Tahunanui beach is highly regarded for paddle boarding!
Nelson is fantastic for biking! You can hire an electric bike and head out to Rabbit Island and over to Mapua, select from a variety of local tours, or create your own itinerary.
Kiwi Journeys Bike Hire Nelson CBD
77 Halifax StNelson is fantastic for biking! You can hire an electric bike and head out to Rabbit Island and over to Mapua, select from a variety of local tours, or create your own itinerary.
Food scene
For a special evening out, Hopgoods will certainly impress. Hopgood's is all about simple food done well; they source many organic vegetables from local farmers and showcase the best wines the Nelson region has to offer.
66 locals recommend
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StFor a special evening out, Hopgoods will certainly impress. Hopgood's is all about simple food done well; they source many organic vegetables from local farmers and showcase the best wines the Nelson region has to offer.
Urban prides themselves on being passionate about each small plate they serve. They source their food from local suppliers. Dining at Urban is truly an experience.
44 locals recommend
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
278 Hardy StUrban prides themselves on being passionate about each small plate they serve. They source their food from local suppliers. Dining at Urban is truly an experience.
Exquisite Italian Cuisine made right here in beautiful Nelson, where the flavours of Italy meet the city of Nelson. The staff are so friendly, you'll feel like one of the family.
Babagatto Italian Restaurant
7 Morrison StExquisite Italian Cuisine made right here in beautiful Nelson, where the flavours of Italy meet the city of Nelson. The staff are so friendly, you'll feel like one of the family.
If you're looking for outdoor dining any time of day, DeVille's is the local favourite. This is my favourite for breakfast out.
51 locals recommend
DeVille
22 New StIf you're looking for outdoor dining any time of day, DeVille's is the local favourite. This is my favourite for breakfast out.
Your local Nelson Asian restaurant. The menu features fresh, healthy and tasty dishes with a European twist. The dishes exhibit freshness, balance of raw and cooked dishes, with intoxicating aromas.
Mama San
112 Collingwood StYour local Nelson Asian restaurant. The menu features fresh, healthy and tasty dishes with a European twist. The dishes exhibit freshness, balance of raw and cooked dishes, with intoxicating aromas.