Parkview Cottage Things to do while in Nelson
Things to do - Inner City Area
An absolute must see. A once a week event that showcases local produce, arts, crafts, foods and music. Plus you can even get a brilliant massage there!
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StAn absolute must see. A once a week event that showcases local produce, arts, crafts, foods and music. Plus you can even get a brilliant massage there!
A short uphill walk (about 15mins) takes you to some of the best views of the region.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
A short uphill walk (about 15mins) takes you to some of the best views of the region.
Miyazu Gardens
A tribute to our Japanese sister city. Beautifully peaceful.
A heritage park that includes a café and a brewery, plus a train that runs on some weekends. Just down the road from Miyazu gardens so a good idea to visit both!
56 locals recommend
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveA heritage park that includes a café and a brewery, plus a train that runs on some weekends. Just down the road from Miyazu gardens so a good idea to visit both!
Beautifully maintained Victorian ornamental park. Well worth a stroll!
43 locals recommend
Queen's Gardens
Beautifully maintained Victorian ornamental park. Well worth a stroll!
Adjacent to the Queens Garden, the gallery often has exceptional displays.
105 locals recommend
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StAdjacent to the Queens Garden, the gallery often has exceptional displays.
Always an interesting exhibition to be had, as well as standard displays.
60 locals recommend
Nelson Provincial Museum
Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy StreetAlways an interesting exhibition to be had, as well as standard displays.
Railway Reserve
A lovely bicycle and walking path from Nelson South to Enner Glynn
Check out the little art movie theatres upstairs. You can take in your wine or coffee if purchased on site from Stefanos.
51 locals recommend
State Cinemas Nelson
91 Trafalgar StCheck out the little art movie theatres upstairs. You can take in your wine or coffee if purchased on site from Stefanos.
Beautiful, meticulously restored 1878 theatre that offers a range of shows and concerts.
9 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Nelson
78 Rutherford StBeautiful, meticulously restored 1878 theatre that offers a range of shows and concerts.
This 700h slice of NZ nature is fully encompassed by a pest-proof fence – only 4km from Nelson central, it’s a must-see!
25 locals recommend
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
651 Brook StThis 700h slice of NZ nature is fully encompassed by a pest-proof fence – only 4km from Nelson central, it’s a must-see!
Things to do - Beyond Inner City Area
Fabulous safe swimming, paddleboard hire or even just a leisurely stroll – Tahuna is the Nelson summer hotspot!
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
Fabulous safe swimming, paddleboard hire or even just a leisurely stroll – Tahuna is the Nelson summer hotspot!
Situated by Tahuna Beach, this zoo is very well set up and has a great range of NZ native species as well as exotic animals.
25 locals recommend
Natureland Wildlife Trust
Tahunanui DriveSituated by Tahuna Beach, this zoo is very well set up and has a great range of NZ native species as well as exotic animals.
A 13km walk along our famous rocky sandbar. It stretches from Mackay Bluff to the lighthouse by “the cut” (The channel to Nelson port.)
6 locals recommend
Boulder Bank
A 13km walk along our famous rocky sandbar. It stretches from Mackay Bluff to the lighthouse by “the cut” (The channel to Nelson port.)
Gorgeous spot for a drive or a kayak. There is even a café here that is open during summer.
34 locals recommend
Cable Bay
Gorgeous spot for a drive or a kayak. There is even a café here that is open during summer.
For a change of pace from the salty ocean, lovely little picnic area and clean cold water!
6 locals recommend
Aniseed Valley
For a change of pace from the salty ocean, lovely little picnic area and clean cold water!
Known to locals as a prime spot for high tide swimming, “The Wall” is situated on Rocks Road, opposite the bottom of Days Track.
Rocks Road
Rocks RoadKnown to locals as a prime spot for high tide swimming, “The Wall” is situated on Rocks Road, opposite the bottom of Days Track.
Amazing shop and guinea pig village (!) with beautiful gardens and a super range of locally produced goodies, situated near Richmond on McShane Road. Definitely worth a visit on your way to Mapua or Motueka. (Just down the road from The Grape Escape Restaurant.)
15 locals recommend
Eyebright The Country Store
40 McShane RdAmazing shop and guinea pig village (!) with beautiful gardens and a super range of locally produced goodies, situated near Richmond on McShane Road. Definitely worth a visit on your way to Mapua or Motueka. (Just down the road from The Grape Escape Restaurant.)
Maitai Valley Road
Maitai Valley RoadA Mecca for bush walkers, cyclists, river swimmers and Sunday drivers alike.
A great spot to stop for lunch, do a bit of niche shopping, catch the ferry across to Rabbit Island or just enjoy watching kids jump off the wharf into the water.
62 locals recommend
Mapua Wharf
8 Aranui RdA great spot to stop for lunch, do a bit of niche shopping, catch the ferry across to Rabbit Island or just enjoy watching kids jump off the wharf into the water.
Take a dip in the refurbished beach pool situated not far from the Motueka wharf and marina.
35 locals recommend
Motueka
Take a dip in the refurbished beach pool situated not far from the Motueka wharf and marina.
Only a 10 minute drive off the main road to the Takaka Hill. Short but nice bush walk to the cave where all the water from the top of the hill resurfaces in spectacular fashion. This special place has an amazing feel to it.
33 locals recommend
The Riwaka Resurgence
Riwaka Valley RoadOnly a 10 minute drive off the main road to the Takaka Hill. Short but nice bush walk to the cave where all the water from the top of the hill resurfaces in spectacular fashion. This special place has an amazing feel to it.
Popular Kaiteri Beach’s smaller and less busy brother. All the same golden sands, blue water and sparkling sunshine, without quite so many people to share it with!
Little Kaiteriteri
Popular Kaiteri Beach’s smaller and less busy brother. All the same golden sands, blue water and sparkling sunshine, without quite so many people to share it with!
Again, many options to choose from but don’t miss out on stopping at the Mussel Inn for lunch or a drink.
25 locals recommend
Golden Bay
Again, many options to choose from but don’t miss out on stopping at the Mussel Inn for lunch or a drink.