Moana Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Moana Hotel Deals
The Hotel Nelson
Room was clean and well presented. Kitchen was lacking some utensils and utensils could have used a clean or replacement . Window in kitchen was full of dust and insects. Good location to shops and restaurants. FOH staff seemed a little unhelpful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Tides Hotel
Close to central city area, good parking,
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
As always I enjoyed my stay here and the staff were alll very welcoming and helpful. My room was clean and modern and well maintained.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quest Nelson
Great stay as always. Easy walking around town. Parking is extra per night.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Very nice, on the beach. Very walkable.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Good parking, great room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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 Fairfield Park and Nelson Market.
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 Trafalgar Park.
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.
