Atawhai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with clear reflections of a mountain and a wooden dock.

Stay near popular Atawhai attractions

Miyazu Japanese Gardens

8.6/10 (25 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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Activities

Cruise passengers love our walking tours!

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

NZ$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

NZ$195
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

NZ$3,953
per traveller
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
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Our pick of the best Atawhai Hotel Deals

Black Barn Escape - Architecture, Views, Location!

Black Barn Escape - Architecture, Views, Location!

Nelson Nelson
Stay at this holiday home in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Miyazu Japanese Gardens and Miyazu Gardens are located ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

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Black Barn Escape - Architecture, Views, Location!
Situated in Atawhai a short drive from central Nelson, with stunning ocean views

Situated in Atawhai a short drive from central Nelson, with stunning ocean views

Nelson Nelson
Stay at this holiday home in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Miyazu Gardens and Miyazu Japanese Gardens ...
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Situated in Atawhai a short drive from central Nelson, with stunning ocean views
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$126 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$126
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The meals were excellent we had crispy chicken and salad twice it was tht good 👍"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$125 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$125
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Tides Hotel
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$130 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$130
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,432 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$141 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$141
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Quest Nelson
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Our guide on where to stay in Atawhai

Find the best Atawhai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Atawhai
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A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and calm sea.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Toi Toi

Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

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