Port Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Port Nelson Hotel Deals
Harbourside Lodge
Located 20 minute walk outside Nelson CBD. Manager Belinda was extremely accommodating even offering to give us a lift by car into Nelson CBD. Close to a pub which had a great menu. Continental breakfast was basic but well presented and acceptable. Would have been nice to have a TV in the bedroom. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Room was clean and well presented. Kitchen was lacking some utensils and utensils could have used a clean or replacement . Window in kitchen was full of dust and insects. Good location to shops and restaurants. FOH staff seemed a little unhelpful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Tides Hotel
Close to central city area, good parking,
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
As always I enjoyed my stay here and the staff were alll very welcoming and helpful. My room was clean and modern and well maintained.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Good parking, great room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Quest Nelson
Great stay as always. Easy walking around town. Parking is extra per night.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Port Nelson
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.
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.
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
