Nelson Airport 5 min
Natureland Wildlife Trust (7 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Nelson Provincial Museum (10 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Miyazu Japanese Garden (12 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Nelson Market (10 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (10 min) Founders Heritage Park (13 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (17 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Centre of New Zealand Monument (11 min) Boulder Bank (14 min) Lighthouse and harbor Queen's Gardens (10 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Broadgreen Historic House (4 min) Pic's Peanut Butter World (5 min) Christ Church Cathedral (9 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. The Suter Art Gallery (11 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Tāhunanui Beach (5 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. |