Nelson Airport 13 min
Tāhunanui Beach (8 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Miyazu Japanese Garden (4 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (11 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Queen's Gardens (6 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Southern Wilderness (4 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (3 min) Christ Church Cathedral (10 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Natureland Wildlife Trust (11 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Boulder Bank (6 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Founders Heritage Park (4 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Centre of New Zealand Monument (4 min) Helibike Nelson (6 min) The Suter Art Gallery (5 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Nelson Market (6 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (6 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. | 
