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.
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.
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.
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
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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 Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Trafalgar Park and Founders Heritage 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
- Mapua Wharf
- Nelson Market
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson College
- Pelorus Sound
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Wairau River
- Natureland Zoo
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Founders Heritage Park
- Mount Richmond
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Greenmeadows Park
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Motueka District Museum
- Kahurangi Estate
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
