Nelson Airport 14 min
Tāhunanui Beach (11 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Natureland Wildlife Trust (14 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Southern Wilderness (6 min) Cable Bay Adventure Park (16 min) Boulder Bank (8 min)
Lighthouse and harbor The Suter Art Gallery (14 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Miyazu Japanese Garden (5 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (10 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. The Nelson Market (6 min) Centre of New Zealand Monument (3 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (6 min) Founders Heritage Park (5 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. The Nelson Provincial Museum (17 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Queen's Gardens (12 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Christ Church Cathedral (15 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. | 
