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Joodleswanaka , Find inspiration in towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords. Serenity in golden beaches curled around quiet bays. New friends in small towns with big doses of laid-back charm. When the world starts to move again, find your dream destination here. Find out more about the best things to see and do. Start planning where you will explore next with these epic travel deals below. Here are a few ideas to get you started. You can be browsing art galleries or sampling craft beer one minute and strolling along the river or up in the surrounding hills the next.
Beautiful nature is easily accessible. Most tourists only visit Nelson for a couple of days with the main goal of visiting Abel Tasman National Park to the north. I highly recommend spending longer here if possible to enjoy more of the region. Here are our favourite things to do in Nelson as well as the best places to eat and drink and tips on accommodation and transport.
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Back to Contents. All prices are in New Zealand dollars. I love how much green space there is in Nelson. The Maitai River is the perfect place for an easy walk or run and is close to the shops and cafes in the centre. The 8km 5 mile walkway along the river is paved near town and becomes gravel as you get further out. Along the way there are a few swimming holes such as Black Hole and Sunday Hole where you can cool off in summer.
The Maitai River a little further from town. The view of Nelson from the Centre of New Zealand. This was our regular walking route and we loved seeing how the view from the top changed in different weather. You can see the whole city, surrounding hills, and across the bay to the mountains beyond. It took us about 20 minutes from the Botanic Sports Field at the bottom of the hill where the first rugby game in New Zealand was played in From near the summit you can connect to a network of trails on the hillside—look out for the maps to see the different options including forest trails that take you to Branford Park.
Our favourite is the Sir Stanley Whitehead Track which takes you along a ridge past grazing sheep with more fantastic views of the city and port. Simon and sheep on the Sir Stanley Whitehead Track. We never visited the park but if you have kids or are interested in history it might be worth a visit.
Miyazu Gardens, a pleasant Japanese garden free entry , is also nearby. The Nelson Market is held every Saturday morning 8am — 1pm at Montgomery Square and is one of the most popular things to do in Nelson. The large outdoor market is an excellent opportunity to buy locally-made products including cheese, olive oil, honey, baked goods, and condiments. There are also many stalls selling clothes, jewellery, and art, as well as hot food stands. There are relatively few fresh produce stalls, but they are especially good in the summer when you can pick up the delicious locally grown berries or see below for how to pick your own.
We preferred to pick up bread, vegetables, and fruit here as it is much less crowded than the Saturday market. The hike starts a minute walk from the centre of the city in a residential area at the top of Collingwood Street look for the trail map. From here it took us about 50 minutes on the main trail to reach the summit—the beginning is very steep.
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The view down to the city and bay is superb for most of the way. The perfect way to reward yourself after the walk is with lunch and a glass of local wine in the lovely rose garden of nearby Melrose House see restaurant section below. If you book in advance, you can also order their famous high tea from 2. Melrose House — the perfect place for lunch or cake after the Grampians hike. A worthwhile detour while strolling the Maitai River is to Queens Gardens which were opened in to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
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These small but lovely gardens are a pleasant place for a quiet stroll or picnic. The gardens are also home to the Suter Art Gallery and Cafe. The cafe was a favourite hangout of ours on sunny afternoons for cake and wine overlooking the gardens. Nelson is home to many artists and at the i-Site you can pick up an Arts and Crafts leaflet to follow the Nelson Art Trail to small galleries which showcase their paintings, ceramics, jewellery, glass blowing and more.
The Suter Art Gallery is the largest art gallery in town.
We found the exhibitions mixed—traditional landscapes alongside more interesting contemporary installations. We are not mountain bikers, but there are some quality trails close to the centre including the Dun Mountain Trail and the Coppermine Trail. Stairs lead up to the iconic bellower with its unique cut-out design. This area is best visited by bike or car and you could combine many of these activities for a day trip.
The Brook Sanctuary is a hidden gem in Nelson that deserves more visitors. As there are no predators, the native birds thrive and you can enjoy their birdsong as you explore the network of trails through the bush and alongside the river. You can choose easy or more challenging trails. We wished we had worn hiking sandals as you do need to cross a small river to do the longer hikes. The sanctuary is run by volunteers who talk you through the options when you arrive. Hours are limited outside summer, so check the Brook Sanctuary website before you visit.
This long, wide, grey sand beach is only a short drive or one-hour walk from the centre of town. We always found a quiet spot amongst the dunes by driving to the far end of the car park near the Nelson Fun Park and Beach Cafe and heading to the stretch of beach just before the dog-friendly section.
The water is shallow and calm and great for swimming.
You can also rent standup paddleboards from the Moana stand at the entrance to the beach. Close to the playground you can usually find an ice-cream stand or two. We loved the Real Fruit Ice Cream Cart which uses local berries like boysenberries expect a wait on busy days, though and the Applebys Farm van who make ice-cream from their own locally-made milk. There are also lots of activities for kids by the beach including a water slide, mini-golf, go-karting, model railway, and a zoo.
The museum showcases the extravagant costumes made by finalists in the annual WOW competition in Wellington as well as classic cars dating back to Broadgreen is a charming colonial house built in The Marlborough Wine Region 90 minutes away might be more famous, but Nelson has its own, quieter wine region where you can sample Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and aromatic varieties.
There are two wine growing areas near Nelson. The Waimea Plains are nearer to the city, but I recommend heading up to Moutere Hills for a prettier and more rural setting of rolling hills. At Forsters restaurant in the Moutere Hills Vineyard we enjoyed a beautifully-presented lunch with views of the vineyard and a small lake with the hills beyond.
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Our cheese plate, goats cheese ravioli, and deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake were delicious and we sampled their wine with our meal. Our lunch at Forsters restaurant in the Moutere Hills Vineyard. Their beautiful courtyard overlooks the vines and snow-capped mountains in the distance. We would have loved to linger here in the shade of the huge tree with a glass of wine, but Simon had to drive.
Pick up the Moutere Artisans leaflet for details of the local food, drinks and crafts you can find. You can also rent bikes from the Gentle Cycling Company who offer a self-guided wine tour to the flatter wine area.