Nick’s guidebook
Transport
Nelson Airport
Food scene
Nelson is the craft beer capital of NZ. If beer is not your thing..... try the food!
Eddyline Brewery & Pizzeria NZ
8 Champion RdOne of our favourites! Josiah is the head chef/owner and is clearly passionate about his trade. Massive smoker out back which is used daily. Food is delicious! Try the brisket (and the Bloody Mary cocktail!). About 30 minutes drive from us.
31 locals recommend
The Smoking Barrel
105 High StOne of our favourites! Josiah is the head chef/owner and is clearly passionate about his trade. Massive smoker out back which is used daily. Food is delicious! Try the brisket (and the Bloody Mary cocktail!). About 30 minutes drive from us.
The Free House is a converted church and now a craft-beer pub. Awesome ambiance. Heated outdoor areas for chilly evenings. Great chunky chips served with your pint (or order in a curry from across the road and eat it in the pub!)
43 locals recommend
The Free House Pub
95 Collingwood StThe Free House is a converted church and now a craft-beer pub. Awesome ambiance. Heated outdoor areas for chilly evenings. Great chunky chips served with your pint (or order in a curry from across the road and eat it in the pub!)
Shopping
Richmond Mall
Talbot StreetWe've heard that Nelson locals prefer shopping here to Nelson!
Nelson market is a major attraction. All produce must be Nelson area made or grown. Saturday 8-12
Try the dutch apple donuts. Wow!!!
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StNelson market is a major attraction. All produce must be Nelson area made or grown. Saturday 8-12
Try the dutch apple donuts. Wow!!!
Sightseeing
Stunning scenery in every direction. It's why we live here!
The Tasman Great Taste Trail is an easy cycling trail that takes a leisurely tour of Nelson/Tasman's most beautiful coastal and inland areas. Riders will pass vineyards, breweries, orchards and no end of places to stop and enjoy some quality cuisine. As a loop the trail is 174km long, but it can easily be broken down into bite sized portions just right for short morning rides and gentle afternoon cruises. It is one of New Zealand's Great Rides.
Great Taste Trail
The Tasman Great Taste Trail is an easy cycling trail that takes a leisurely tour of Nelson/Tasman's most beautiful coastal and inland areas. Riders will pass vineyards, breweries, orchards and no end of places to stop and enjoy some quality cuisine. As a loop the trail is 174km long, but it can easily be broken down into bite sized portions just right for short morning rides and gentle afternoon cruises. It is one of New Zealand's Great Rides.
Lovely local beach (half is dog-friendly all year!).
Plenty to do for kids too.
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
Lovely local beach (half is dog-friendly all year!).
Plenty to do for kids too.
Park at the i-site car park and enjoy a gentle walk along the Maitai river followed by a 20 minute uphill walk to the summit.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Park at the i-site car park and enjoy a gentle walk along the Maitai river followed by a 20 minute uphill walk to the summit.
We love Mapua. Beautiful scenery, brewery, craft shops and restaurants. Approx 30 minutes drive from us.
77 locals recommend
Māpua
We love Mapua. Beautiful scenery, brewery, craft shops and restaurants. Approx 30 minutes drive from us.
Quite literally a 5 minute walk from our house. If you're into your cricket. This is the local place to go.
Saxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground
Quite literally a 5 minute walk from our house. If you're into your cricket. This is the local place to go.
Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts
56 locals recommend
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveFounders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts