| some offer access to a shared balcony. check-out time: 10:00 am. free parking is available. the simple, warm rooms have en suite bathrooms, tvs and free wi-fi. in an unassuming, low-rise building in the nelson city centre, this down-to-earth hotel is a 5-minute walk from the nelson provincial museum, an 11-minute walk from trafalgar park stadium and 6 km from the world of wearable art museum. amenities include a bright thai restaurant, and a sports bar/restaurant with a pool table and dart boards
Nelson Airport 12 min
Natureland Wildlife Trust (10 min)
Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings. Tāhunanui Beach (8 min)
Expansive local beach with wide sandy expanses, a picturesque winding coastline & a playground. Founders Heritage Park (3 min)
Charming village depicting life from the 1880s to 1930s, with crafts, a beer museum & a train ride. Centre of New Zealand Monument (3 min) Christ Church Cathedral (7 min)
Hilltop cathedral built in 19th century surrounded by quiet grounds & steps overlooking the town. The Suter Art Gallery (3 min)
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites. Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (5 min) The Nelson Provincial Museum (5 min)
The country's oldest museum offers exhibits on the area's social/natural history & a rooftop garden. Helibike Nelson (5 min) The Nelson Market (6 min) Queen's Gardens (4 min)
Opened in 1892, this botanical park with diverse trees & flowers houses a war memorial & sculptures. Miyazu Japanese Garden (4 min)
Tranquil, Japanese-inspired park with ponds, bridges, cherry trees, a rock garden & a tea house. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary (10 min)
Visitors can hike next to a stream & view wildlife in this forested area with a visitor center. Southern Wilderness (6 min) Boulder Bank (6 min)
Lighthouse and harbor | 
