Nelson Airport 23 min
Christ Church Cathedral (15 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Tāhunanui Beach (17 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Boulder Bank (8 min) Lighthouse and harbor Centre of New Zealand Monument (15 min) Natureland Wildlife Trust (19 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Nelson Market (15 min) The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (22 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Southern Wilderness (12 min) Queen's Gardens (13 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. The Suter Art Gallery (13 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Cable Bay Adventure Park (11 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (10 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Founders Heritage Park (11 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (12 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (15 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. |