The Wood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Wood
Stay near popular The Wood attractions
Activities
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
AU$47
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
AU$157
per adult
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
AU$3,176
per traveller
Our pick of the best The Wood Hotel Deals
Tides Hotel
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is AU$96 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$96
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is AU$103 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$103
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,433 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
The Sails Nelson
7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is AU$146 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$146
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (751 reviews)
"We had a 12 day stay while attending a conference in Nelson and really enjoyed the Sails. The staff was great, even helping us locate my wife's lost nickers which were accidentally taken out with the used towels! All the conveniences of home. Also, great location for all things Nelson. Give them ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Kings Gate Motel
21 Trafalgar St, The Wood Nelson
The price is AU$98 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$98
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Trafalgar Park and Anzac Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (142 reviews)
"Though this motel appeared to be clean, it was very rundown and I wouldn't stay there again. The environment was unattractive and there was no-one available when I arrived, so I was left standing around for over an hour."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Tasman Bay Backpackers
10 Weka Street Nelson
The price is AU$72 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$72
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trafalgar Park and The Suter are located nearby.
The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City
Nelson City Nelson
Stay at this holiday home in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre of New Zealand Monument and The Suter are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Great location and host. Would stay again if in area."
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in The Wood
Find the best The Wood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo 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.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Maitai
If you're spending some time in Maitai, Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
