Places to Visit in Nelson

We have all the red hot sightseeing tips for your next trip to Nelson. Grab your travel planner and prepare to start topping up your itinerary.

Spend a Sunday morning at Christ Church Cathedral. While you're there, take a few moments to close your eyes and enjoy some personal reflection. There's an excellent range of things to do in this destination. Forget your history books! See the past come to life at Founders Park. Still got some time on your hands? One of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in a city's culture is to wander its spirited marketplaces. Browse through the produce and shop like a local at Nelson Market.

Ready to make some terrific memories? A holiday is the ideal time to open yourself to thrilling new experiences.

Get your Nelson holiday off to a fantastic start with a Skydive Abel Tasman Tandem Skydive or a Fly Golden Bay and Cruise Abel Tasman Day Experience.

For a complete range of activities, take a look at our Nelson things to do page.

Nelson Accommodation

Though Nelson does have 59 properties to select from, it's always a wise move to secure a room beforehand. Unsure where to begin? Expedia is here to help with your next cheap holiday or luxury getaway.

It's not every week you get to go away, so why not pamper yourself and spend an evening in a posh room at the Parautane Lodge (137 Parautane Way) or the Cambria House (7 Cambria St)? With outstanding service and top-notch amenities, you're bound to feel like a rock star! Would you rather cheap and cheerful? Try The Innbetween Lodge and Backpackers (335 Trafalgar Square East) and the Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park (230 Vanguard Street).

Nearest Airports to Nelson

If your planning on arriving by plane, you'll most likely be disembarking at Nelson Airport (NSN). After you've picked up your luggage from the carousel and headed outside, the main streets of Nelson will be 4 miles away.