Nelson Airport Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nelson Airport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Nelson Airport Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson
Pool was fantastic. Non smoking rooms but had to keep windows and doors shut so stuffy as neighbours smoking constantly on balcony and nothing done by staff. Tidy rooms. Check in made harder due to strange policies and unexpected costs / additional charges and staff quite rude about this. Would stay ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Tides Hotel
Close to central city area, good parking,
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Parking limited
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Quest Nelson
Great stay as always. Easy walking around town. Parking is extra per night.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Good parking, great room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Very nice, on the beach. Very walkable.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson Airport

Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Club.

Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.

Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Natureland Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
