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.
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.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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
The room was small and noisy with the guest laundry next door. As a returning customer I had expected more for the price I paid.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Room was disgusting. Dirt and dust beside fridge hasn't been cleaned in years by the looks No sink. Had to rinse your dishes in bathroom..Very poor layout Don't stay upstairs. All I heard was people walking up and down. No toilet roll on holder. Toilet seat was falling off. I would not recommend ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Quest Nelson
Clean, spacious room. Ideally located close to city centre and restaurants.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Tides Hotel
No thank you
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Good parking, great room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 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 World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Isel 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 Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
