Wakatu Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Nelson College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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 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 Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market.
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.
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Mapua Wharf
- Richmond Mall
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson College
- Nelson Market
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Mount Richmond
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Kahurangi Estate
- Motueka District Museum
- Founders Heritage Park
- Greenmeadows Park
- Mahana Estates
- Pic's Peanut Butter World