Nelson Airport 14 min
Centre of New Zealand Monument (2 min) Cable Bay Adventure Park (17 min) Southern Wilderness (6 min) The Nelson Market (6 min) Natureland Wildlife Trust (14 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Suter Art Gallery (17 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Nelson Provincial Museum (5 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (6 min) Queen's Gardens (15 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Founders Heritage Park (5 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Boulder Bank (8 min) Lighthouse and harbor Tāhunanui Beach (11 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (11 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Christ Church Cathedral (19 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Miyazu Japanese Garden (5 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. |