Wakatu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Wakatu Hotel Deals
Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
Great accommodation. Plenty of room with house set amongst well established trees. Loved it!
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Apartment - Affordable Nelson Apartment with 2 Bedrooms & Views!
My wife and I spent 4 nights here. Views are lovely and very central down the hill. It's in-between Nelson and The Stoke/Richmond area. Quiet.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2021
The Hotel Nelson
I only stayed one night, arrived late and then found my VISA card was still not working... honestly the reception & restaurant staff could not have been more understanding and helpful. All was sorted and for just one nights stay I was treated like a VIP!!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Lovely customer service from everyone on the front desk. The room was lovely and very clean really comfortable and we hsd a great time in zznNelson. We will he back and will def stay at the Rutherford Hotel sgain
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Quest Nelson
Clean with kitchen and laundry. Perfect location, and quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
The property is beautiful it’s a funny set up lots of live residents and the surrounding gardens are beautiful and rooms are comfortable. Room service is pretty average to say the least. Had to,ask for coffee on 2 occasions and beds were not made up. Birds crapped all over the car so asked for a ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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 Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo 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 Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
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.
Wakatu Travel Guide
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Richmond Mall
- Nelson Market
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Mapua Wharf
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson College
- Founders Heritage Park
- Tasman Golf Club
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Motueka District Museum
- Kahurangi Estate
- Victory Square
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Nelson Fun Park
- Fossil Ridge Winery
- Isel Park
- SimPit Technologies
