| there's an outdoor pool, a wading pool, and a bbq area with a playground. set in an unassuming building a 3-minute walk from waimea inlet, this casual motel is 9 km from the nelson airport and 12 km from rabbit island. unpretentious studios and apartments feature streamlined decor and colourful accents, and include free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs, along with living areas with sofabeds. in-room breakfast service is available. check-out time: 10:00 am. laundry facilities are available, and on-site parking and airport transfers are free. some apartments include whirlpool baths
Nelson Airport 9 min
Höglund Art Glass Studio & Gallery (6 min)
Art museum and art Christ Church Cathedral (15 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. The Nelson Provincial Museum (16 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Queen's Gardens (16 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Centre of New Zealand Monument (17 min) The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (23 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. The Suter Art Gallery (17 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Boulder Bank (19 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Pic's Peanut Butter World (5 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (17 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Founders Heritage Park (18 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Natureland Wildlife Trust (12 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Vortex Wind-karting (6 min) Broadgreen Historic House (9 min) Tāhunanui Beach (10 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. | 
