Nelson Airport 32 min
Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery (9 min) Christ Church Cathedral (38 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Skydive Abel Tasman (16 min) Mapua Wharf (12 min) Queen's Gardens (39 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Moutere Hills Vineyard (21 min) Winery, chardonnay, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Natureland Wildlife Trust (35 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. The Nelson Provincial Museum (39 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Neudorf Vineyards (16 min) Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine Tāhunanui Beach (33 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Founders Heritage Park (41 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Centre of New Zealand Monument (40 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (40 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Suter Art Gallery (40 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. |