Nelson Airport 25 min
Centre of New Zealand Monument (17 min) Pepin Island (17 min) Southern Wilderness (15 min) Miyazu Japanese Garden (13 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Boulder Bank (11 min) Lighthouse and harbor Tāhunanui Beach (24 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Christ Church Cathedral (18 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Founders Heritage Park (14 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. The Suter Art Gallery (16 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. The Nelson Market (18 min) Natureland Wildlife Trust (22 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Cable Bay Adventure Park (8 min) Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (15 min) Queen's Gardens (16 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. The Nelson Provincial Museum (18 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. |