Moana Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Nelson Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
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.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Moana Hotel Deals
Bayview Bungalow - Nelson Holiday Home
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
The Hotel Nelson
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Tides Hotel
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson
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Quest Nelson
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Century Park Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Moana
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
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 Nelson Provincial Museum.
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.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
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.
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Richmond Mall
- Mapua Wharf
- Nelson Market
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson College
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- 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
- Mahana Estates
