Wakatu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Wakatu Hotel Deals
Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
A wonderful stay at this beautiful house. A home away from home!If you don’t mind a short drive to get to the beach and into town, I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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
Quest Nelson
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A good hotel but nothing really outstanding
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Tides Hotel
Lovely, large and modern studio apt adjacent to the quaint original farmhouse and garden. The owners were great and very helpful. They let you do laundry for free
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
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.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Victory Square.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victory Square and Natureland Zoo.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
