Wakatu Travel Guide
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to 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.
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.
Montgomery Square
Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Montgomery Square. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Activities
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
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Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
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.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Christ Church Cathedral.
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 Christ Church Cathedral.
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.
Nelson Airport
When in Nelson Airport, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Nelson Market
- Richmond Mall
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Mapua Wharf
- Montgomery Square
- Natureland Zoo
- Founders Park
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Nelson College
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Motueka District Museum
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Kahurangi Estate
- Neudorf
- Founders Heritage Park
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Victory Square
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson Fun Park
- SimPit Technologies