Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a visit to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Maitai Hotel Deals
The Hotel Nelson
I only stayed one night, arrived late and then found my VISA card was still not working... honestly the reception & restaurant staff could not have been more understanding and helpful. All was sorted and for just one nights stay I was treated like a VIP!!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Lovely customer service from everyone on the front desk. The room was lovely and very clean really comfortable and we hsd a great time in zznNelson. We will he back and will def stay at the Rutherford Hotel sgain
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Quest Nelson
Clean with kitchen and laundry. Perfect location, and quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
The property is beautiful it’s a funny set up lots of live residents and the surrounding gardens are beautiful and rooms are comfortable. Room service is pretty average to say the least. Had to,ask for coffee on 2 occasions and beds were not made up. Birds crapped all over the car so asked for a ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Great welcome with clear and concise need to know information along with a very clean room.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Tides Hotel
A quirky hotel with psychodelic, brightly coloured door numbers, loo seats, waste bins and art! Conveniently placed just on the edge of Nelson, easily walkable into the town centre. There was a notice in the room about happy hour which lasted all afternoon and we had 2 glasses of wine at about 5.00. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Greenmeadows Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
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.
Maitai Travel Guide
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Botanical Reserve
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Richmond Mall
- Nelson Market
- Mapua Wharf
- Pelorus Sound
- Wairau River
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson College
- Founders Heritage Park
- Tasman Golf Club
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Motueka District Museum
- Kahurangi Estate
- Victory Square
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Nelson Fun Park
