| room service is available. ranging from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, all of the casual accommodations offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks, plus kitchenettes and dining areas. set 2 km from nelson airport, this low-key, unpretentious motel is a 14-minute walk from both the tranquil tahunanui beach and nelson golf club. airport shuttles and parking are free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a kids' playground, and a garden with a gazebo and bbq facilities. apartments add living rooms with pull-out sofas
Nelson Airport 4 min
Queen's Gardens (11 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Christ Church Cathedral (11 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Founders Heritage Park (11 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Tāhunanui Beach (10 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Natureland Wildlife Trust (11 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Nelson Market (10 min) Nelson Fun Park - Hydroslide (13 min) Boulder Bank (12 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Miyazu Japanese Garden (10 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Centre of New Zealand Monument (13 min) Pro Karts - Go Karts, Trampoline Park & Laser Tag (13 min) The Suter Art Gallery (11 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (19 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (10 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (10 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. | 
