Nelson Airport 27 min
Founders Heritage Park (36 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Miyazu Japanese Garden (36 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Natureland Wildlife Trust (30 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Skydive Abel Tasman (18 min) Queen's Gardens (35 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Tāhunanui Beach (29 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery (4 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (35 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Mapua Wharf (8 min) Moutere Hills Vineyard (17 min) Winery, chardonnay, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting The Suter Art Gallery (35 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Centre of New Zealand Monument (36 min) Neudorf Vineyards (14 min) Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine Christ Church Cathedral (34 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. |