| featuring balconies or terraces, the relaxed, airy studios offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchens with nespresso machines; some include whirlpool tubs. parking is available. set 6 minutes' walk from the nelson market, this laid-back motel is a 15-minute walk from queen's gardens and 5 km from tahunanui beach. amenities include loaner bikes and guest laundry facilities. the 1- to 3-bedroom suites add separate living/dining areas; some feature private gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Nelson Airport 10 min
Tāhunanui Beach (7 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Founders Heritage Park (6 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Boulder Bank (7 min)
Lighthouse and harbor The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (11 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Helibike Nelson (4 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (12 min) Centre of New Zealand Monument (4 min) Natureland Wildlife Trust (10 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Suter Art Gallery (15 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Christ Church Cathedral (8 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. The Nelson Market (7 min) Queen's Gardens (13 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Miyazu Japanese Garden (5 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Southern Wilderness (12 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (6 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. | 
