Port Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port Nelson
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.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
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.
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 Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Our pick of the best Port Nelson Hotel Deals
Harbourside Lodge
Everything was spotless. Good size. Comfortable bed. Incredible view to the harbour. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Cant recommend highly enough
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Quest Nelson
Strongly recommend this hotel in the centre of Nelson right downtown with lots of restaurants in walking distance. Staff was extremely friendly. Rooms are large and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tides Hotel
Great central location, friendly staff, lovely view of the river. Bar was a great place for a quiet drink, however also quiet in the rooms even when bar busy.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Room was clean, and close to the beach
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Impeccably clean and lovely rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 Queens Gardens.
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 Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queens Gardens and Nelson Market.
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 Trafalgar Park.
