Port Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port Nelson
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Christ Church Cathedral. 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.
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.
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Port Nelson
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.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Trafalgar Park and Founders Heritage Park.
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.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.
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.
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Mapua Wharf
- Richmond Mall
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Nelson Market
- Nelson College
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Mount Richmond
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Natureland Zoo
- Founders Heritage Park
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Motueka District Museum
- Isel Park
- Greenmeadows Park
- Kahurangi Estate
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- SimPit Technologies