Nelson Airport 10 min
The Nelson Provincial Museum (6 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Natureland Wildlife Trust (11 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Southern Wilderness (11 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (5 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Nelson Market (9 min) The Suter Art Gallery (12 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Boulder Bank (8 min) Lighthouse and harbor Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (11 min) The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (10 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Queen's Gardens (11 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Helibike Nelson (5 min) Tāhunanui Beach (8 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Christ Church Cathedral (3 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Founders Heritage Park (5 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Centre of New Zealand Monument (3 min) |