Nelson Airport 12 min
The Nelson Provincial Museum (9 min) The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Helibike Nelson (6 min) The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (9 min) Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Christ Church Cathedral (6 min) Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. Queen's Gardens (4 min) Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. The Nelson Market (11 min) The Suter Art Gallery (7 min) Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Natureland Wildlife Trust (12 min) Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Miyazu Japanese Garden (4 min) Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. Boulder Bank (7 min) Lighthouse and harbor Southern Wilderness (12 min) Founders Heritage Park (4 min) Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Centre of New Zealand Monument (2 min) Tāhunanui Beach (9 min) Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (10 min) |