Nelson Airport 23 min
Founders Heritage Park (12 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Christ Church Cathedral (16 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. The Nelson Market (16 min) Boulder Bank (9 min) Lighthouse and harbor The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (23 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. The Suter Art Gallery (14 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (13 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (16 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Centre of New Zealand Monument (16 min) Queen's Gardens (14 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Southern Wilderness (13 min) Tāhunanui Beach (17 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Natureland Wildlife Trust (20 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Miyazu Japanese Garden (11 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Cable Bay Adventure Park (12 min) |