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.
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.
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
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Our pick of the best Wakatu Hotel Deals
Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
The house is lovely. Well-appointed and comfortable. Great location, easy to get to local amenities and attractions.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 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
good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Welcome check in, car parking on site, spacious room, clean, well equipped, quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Great attention to detail and nicely presented rooms. Friendly and helpful reception. Very nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Beachcomber Hotel
Nice tiday , quite and best customer service highly recommend , value for money
Reviewed on 4 Dec 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 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 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 Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Isel Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
