Nelson South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nelson South
Popular places to visit
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.
Victory Square
Explore the great outdoors at Victory Square, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fairfield Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairfield Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight
Our pick of the best Nelson South Hotel Deals
The Hotel Nelson
"The TV only had Channel 2; a political channel, a sport channel and one movie … no standard TV1 or TV3 or anything like that (had 2 TVs) and both were the same. The Air Con didn’t work properly and both the system and TVs are really old. Hotel is now becoming tired and there is no longer an access ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Admirals Motor Inn
"While our room, number 7, was well equipped, it looked out onto a close wall so that in wintertime there was no sun, meaning the room was freezing and dark. Although there was a wall panel heater it was in no way sufficient, so for our second night we asked for and received another heater which alleviated ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
"Clean, tidy room. Bathroom facilities were excellent. The music (especially in the middle of the night) gave the place a sense of calm and security."
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tides Hotel
"Very close to city centre - big room on first floor ( no elevator sadly) good restaurant - hotel phoned me to confirm my check in time Second stay and will stay again"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
"all good thank you"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Sails Nelson
"Great room and location. Extremely clean and well presented. Highly recommended"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Nelson 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 Queens Gardens.
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 McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
