Nelson Airport 25 min
Founders Heritage Park (35 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Seifried Estate (10 min) Winery, chardonnay, vineyard, and wine Moutere Hills Vineyard (15 min) Winery, chardonnay, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery (4 min) Mapua Wharf (8 min) Queen's Gardens (33 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Neudorf Vineyards (10 min) Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine The Nelson Provincial Museum (33 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. The Suter Art Gallery (34 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Natureland Wildlife Trust (28 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Skydive Abel Tasman (16 min) Centre of New Zealand Monument (34 min) Tāhunanui Beach (27 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Christ Church Cathedral (32 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. |