Top of the South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Top of the South
Where to stay in Top of the South
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Waikawa
Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pic's Peanut Butter World and McCashin's Brewery.
Renwick
Wineries, restaurants and gardens are some highlights of Renwick. Make a stop by Nautilus Estate or Wairau River while you're exploring.
Waikawa Bay
Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.
The Hotel Nelson
Staff were welcoming and lovely at check in. Room was very clean, quiet and the best beds so far this holiday. Would definitely come back to Hotel Nelson again.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Boathouse Lodge
Place was so convenient for the ferry, it looks new compared to the other backpackers hostel across the road which is grubby Nicky was so helpful Inside the walls are new , carpet new and cleaned and the kitchen great, marvellous sitting lounge TV room too
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Nice large clean room. Staff was friendly and the hotel was very convenient for Blenheim downtown shopping and food. Also very car convenient and good parking
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
It's quickly becoming our home away from home. Very convenient and a lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Beaches Nelson
The stay was fantastic! Great location, lovely check-in staff, and the room was so comfortable!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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Popular places to visit
Picton Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.
Picton Harbour
Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.
Te Waikoropupu Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cloudy Bay Vineyards during your travels to Rapaura. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
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.
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Golden Bay
- Picton Harbour
- Wharariki Beach
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Little Kaiteriteri Beach
- Kenepuru Sounds
- Tata Beach
- Kahurangi National Park
- Mapua Wharf
- Trafalgar Park
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Totaranui Beach
- Waikawa Marina
- Marahau Beach
- Ngarua Caves
- Founders Heritage Park
- Te Waikoropupu Springs
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Richmond Mall
- Wairau River
- Tasman Golf Club
- St Clair Winery
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Pelorus Sound
