Guidebook for Richmond
Parks & Nature
Most people come to Nelson for the Abel Tasman National Park. You can take a boat into the park, walk for an hour or two, or walk for several days - it's up to you!
28 locals recommend
Abel Tasman National Park
Most people come to Nelson for the Abel Tasman National Park. You can take a boat into the park, walk for an hour or two, or walk for several days - it's up to you!
Great spot for swimming, paddle boarding, watching kite surfers, or there's a playground for the kids. Raglan Roast across the road has excellent coffee!
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
Great spot for swimming, paddle boarding, watching kite surfers, or there's a playground for the kids. Raglan Roast across the road has excellent coffee!
Great spot for picnicking, swimming or walking. Beautiful in the mornings with the tide out - the beach stretches on for miles and there are great views of the surrounding areas. Highlight is that there isn't a shop/cafe so take everything you need!
22 locals recommend
Rabbit Island
Great spot for picnicking, swimming or walking. Beautiful in the mornings with the tide out - the beach stretches on for miles and there are great views of the surrounding areas. Highlight is that there isn't a shop/cafe so take everything you need!
Shopping
Well worth being here on a Saturday to visit the Nelson Market. Arts and Crafts - pottery, jewellery, wood turning and carving, clothing, vegetables, plants, cheeses, smoked fish, olive oil, flowers...... It's a fabulous market brimming with locally produced goods!!
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StWell worth being here on a Saturday to visit the Nelson Market. Arts and Crafts - pottery, jewellery, wood turning and carving, clothing, vegetables, plants, cheeses, smoked fish, olive oil, flowers...... It's a fabulous market brimming with locally produced goods!!
Arts & Culture
The Suter Art Gallery in Bridge Street, Nelson always has an interesting exhibition. The gift shop is worth a browse, and there’s a great cafe with views out to the Queens Gardens which are worth strolling through.
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StRed Art Gallery & Café
1 Bridge StFood Scene
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A great fish and chip shop beside the Mapua Wharf. Fantastic smoked fish to purchase for lunch/dinner. A nice collection of shops nearby, along with restaurants, a brewery and an ice cream shop. Something for everyone :)
24 locals recommend
The Smokehouse Cafe
6 Aranui RdA great fish and chip shop beside the Mapua Wharf. Fantastic smoked fish to purchase for lunch/dinner. A nice collection of shops nearby, along with restaurants, a brewery and an ice cream shop. Something for everyone :)
The Lemongrass
294 Queen StDelicious meals - try the pineapple chicken!
Excellent food for sharing along with excellent service. A fun, noisy restaurant!
44 locals recommend
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
278 Hardy StExcellent food for sharing along with excellent service. A fun, noisy restaurant!
Delicious food, elegantly served. Service is 10/10. Well deserved accolades. Book yourself a treat!
66 locals recommend
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StDelicious food, elegantly served. Service is 10/10. Well deserved accolades. Book yourself a treat!
Drinks & Nightlife
Plenty of brews to try, and the pizza is good too! A fun, noisy spot.
10 locals recommend
Eddyline Brewery & Pizzeria NZ
8 Champion RdPlenty of brews to try, and the pizza is good too! A fun, noisy spot.
Sightseeing
Pretty street, particularly in summer with hanging baskets and shady trees. The top of Trafalgar Street features cafes, bars and restaurants (Hopgoods is excellent), and the road is closed to traffic over summer giving a relaxed vibe.
Trafalgar Street
Trafalgar StreetPretty street, particularly in summer with hanging baskets and shady trees. The top of Trafalgar Street features cafes, bars and restaurants (Hopgoods is excellent), and the road is closed to traffic over summer giving a relaxed vibe.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Richmond
Talbot StreetA smaller supermarket with a great selection of products. Excellent selection of local wines and beers.
13 locals recommend
FreshChoice Richmond
Talbot StreetA smaller supermarket with a great selection of products. Excellent selection of local wines and beers.