Maitai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Maitai Hotel Deals
The Hotel Nelson
Staff were welcoming and lovely at check in. Room was very clean, quiet and the best beds so far this holiday. Would definitely come back to Hotel Nelson again.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Tides Hotel
Lovely, large and modern studio apt adjacent to the quaint original farmhouse and garden. The owners were great and very helpful. They let you do laundry for free
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
It's quickly becoming our home away from home. Very convenient and a lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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.
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 Victory Square.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve 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 Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Victory Square or Fairfield Park while you're exploring the area.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
