Nelson Airport 14 min
Tāhunanui Beach (15 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Miyazu Japanese Garden (22 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Natureland Wildlife Trust (17 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Neudorf Vineyards (21 min) Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine Mapua Wharf (19 min) Seifried Estate (8 min) Winery, chardonnay, vineyard, and wine The Suter Art Gallery (22 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Nelson Provincial Museum (21 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Pic's Peanut Butter World (10 min) Queen's Gardens (21 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Christ Church Cathedral (20 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Höglund Art Glass Studio & Gallery (8 min) Art museum and art Vortex Wind-karting (8 min) Centre of New Zealand Monument (22 min) Founders Heritage Park (23 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. |