Hayley's Guidebook
Food scene
Only a 5 minute walk to this great Pizzeria and brewery.
10 locals recommend
Eddyline Brewery & Pizzeria NZ
8 Champion RdOnly a 5 minute walk to this great Pizzeria and brewery.
Probably the best doughnuts in the world! If you’re heading to Motueka or further afield to Golden Bay and Abel Tasman don’t miss out on these. Get there early to avoid disappointment, but check they are open first.
31 locals recommend
The Smoking Barrel
105 High StProbably the best doughnuts in the world! If you’re heading to Motueka or further afield to Golden Bay and Abel Tasman don’t miss out on these. Get there early to avoid disappointment, but check they are open first.
Awesome restaurant and bar in Tahunanui. Great food, great drinks and also fantastic for families.
13 locals recommend
Smugglers Pub & Cafe
8 Muritai StAwesome restaurant and bar in Tahunanui. Great food, great drinks and also fantastic for families.
All Sprig & Fern bars are great but this is one not to miss with lovely food and all the types of beers you can think of.
18 locals recommend
Sprig & Fern Mapua
67 Aranui RdAll Sprig & Fern bars are great but this is one not to miss with lovely food and all the types of beers you can think of.
If you fancy something really yummy then make a trip to Nahm on the waterfront in Nelson.
34 locals recommend
Nahm
322 Wakefield QuayIf you fancy something really yummy then make a trip to Nahm on the waterfront in Nelson.
Crossbow Coffee Roasters
149b Salisbury RdIndependent coffee roasters and cafe a short stroll from the house.
Sushi and Bento right on our doorstep. Eat in or takeaway. Yum!
St Pierre's Sushi + Bento Bowl Richmond
Sushi and Bento right on our doorstep. Eat in or takeaway. Yum!
Sightseeing
Walk to the centre of New Zealand with great views across the port towards Golden Bay.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Walk to the centre of New Zealand with great views across the port towards Golden Bay.
World famous Pic’s peanut butter is made 5 minutes from here. The tour is informative but needs to be booked in advance.
13 locals recommend
Pic's Peanut Butter World
49 Saxton RoadWorld famous Pic’s peanut butter is made 5 minutes from here. The tour is informative but needs to be booked in advance.
Check out the locally brewed Stoke beers and world famous in New Zealand “Wakachangi” at this brewery only 5 minutes drive away. If you want to do the tour you will need to book in advance. There is also a cafe, bar and restaurant on site.
17 locals recommend
McCashin's Brewery
660 Main Road StokeCheck out the locally brewed Stoke beers and world famous in New Zealand “Wakachangi” at this brewery only 5 minutes drive away. If you want to do the tour you will need to book in advance. There is also a cafe, bar and restaurant on site.
It’s on every Saturday morning and a great place for local produce and yummy foods.
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StIt’s on every Saturday morning and a great place for local produce and yummy foods.
A cool little store but the highlight is the “guinea pig village”. Get some carrots from the shop and go check out these cute furry things in their own metropolis.
15 locals recommend
Eyebright The Country Store
40 McShane RdA cool little store but the highlight is the “guinea pig village”. Get some carrots from the shop and go check out these cute furry things in their own metropolis.
Beautiful walking spot and visit the house if you have time. Thursday night markets here over the warmer months with great food stalls.
15 locals recommend
Isel Park
16 Hilliard StBeautiful walking spot and visit the house if you have time. Thursday night markets here over the warmer months with great food stalls.
Places
A lovely safe beach that goes on for miles. Some great grassy areas too for picnics and BBQs. If you’re biking the Great Taste Trail then take the ferry across to Mapua.
22 locals recommend
Rabbit Island
A lovely safe beach that goes on for miles. Some great grassy areas too for picnics and BBQs. If you’re biking the Great Taste Trail then take the ferry across to Mapua.
The local hangout. Cafes, paddle boarding, bumper boats, mini golf, go-carts, playground, and on Sunday afternoons there’s train rides.
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
The local hangout. Cafes, paddle boarding, bumper boats, mini golf, go-carts, playground, and on Sunday afternoons there’s train rides.
One of NZ’s best beaches. A great place for a day trip and the gateway to Abel Tasman Park. Drive on a bit further for the walk to Split Apple Rock Beach. Or take the Coffee Cruise boat from Kaiteriteri beach.
54 locals recommend
Kaiteriteri Beach
One of NZ’s best beaches. A great place for a day trip and the gateway to Abel Tasman Park. Drive on a bit further for the walk to Split Apple Rock Beach. Or take the Coffee Cruise boat from Kaiteriteri beach.
Mapua Wharf
8 Aranui RdA local hangout and some of the best fish and chips in the area!
Activities
Adrenaline filled day out in Abel Tasman National Park. Fantastic value for money and includes water taxi into the park.
Abel Tasman Canyons
76 Greenwood StAdrenaline filled day out in Abel Tasman National Park. Fantastic value for money and includes water taxi into the park.
If you fancy hiring an E-Bike these guys are the go to company for all biking hire or tour enquiries.
6 locals recommend
The Gentle Cycling Company
70 Nayland RdIf you fancy hiring an E-Bike these guys are the go to company for all biking hire or tour enquiries.
Heaps of different activities for all ages and ability. The Skywire flying fox is epic!
18 locals recommend
Cable Bay Adventure Park
194 Cable Bay RdHeaps of different activities for all ages and ability. The Skywire flying fox is epic!
If you’re biking the Great Taste Trail this is a must do. Otherwise drive out past Wakefield and walk the tunnel (or take your bikes with you on the back). It’s cold in there!
Spooners Tunnel
If you’re biking the Great Taste Trail this is a must do. Otherwise drive out past Wakefield and walk the tunnel (or take your bikes with you on the back). It’s cold in there!