Nelson City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nelson City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nelson Provincial Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
The Suter
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Our pick of the best Nelson City Centre Hotel Deals
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
The stay was good but the parking was not convenient. Free parking got filled easily and additional parking was at a cost. For the expensive price we pay for the room, the parking should be free as the normal hotels provide.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Quest Nelson
Had everything you neede. Loved the laundry in the apartment
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Century Park Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, they out their way to help us. Clean room which had everything we needed Close to town centre which ment we could walk to amenities Would definitely go back
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Lovely clean large modern unit. Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Bridge Backpackers
Good late checkin
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson City Centre
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
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.
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.
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.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson 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 City Centre Travel Guide
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