Port Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port Nelson
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.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Port Nelson Hotel Deals
Harbourside Lodge
Clean and tidy .Help staff and easy check in Large accommodation
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Everything very good. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Clean, neat
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
Lovely clean and modern room close to the centre of Nelson. Friendly reception staff. Found some lovely places to eat and drink and met some amazing people.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Tides Hotel
Up to date rooms. Very clean and Friendly staff. But the walls are thin I could here everything all night from the corridor and the rooms either side of me very hard to sleep unfortunately
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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 Queens Gardens.
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 Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queens Gardens and Nelson Provincial Museum.
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 Trafalgar Park.
