| an 11-minute walk from tahunanui beach, this modern, down-to-earth motel is 3 km from the nelson airport and 5 km from the shops and restaurants of the nelson city centre. the relaxed, airy apartments have kitchens, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks, plus free wi-fi, sofas and dining tables. cooked or continental breakfast is available (fee). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some apartments offer garden-view patios and/or whirlpool baths. amenities include a solar-heated, outdoor pool and free parking. there's no air-conditioning
Nelson Airport 4 min
The Nelson Market (10 min) The Suter Art Gallery (11 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Miyazu Japanese Garden (10 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Helibike Nelson (6 min) Queen's Gardens (11 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. The Nelson Provincial Museum (10 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Founders Heritage Park (10 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Christ Church Cathedral (10 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Nelson Fun Park - Hydroslide (11 min) Pro Karts - Go Karts, Trampoline Park & Laser Tag (11 min) Tāhunanui Beach (10 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Natureland Wildlife Trust (9 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Centre of New Zealand Monument (13 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (9 min) Boulder Bank (12 min)
Lighthouse and harbor | 
