Nelson City Centre
Nelson
Visit Nelson City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Nelson Provincial Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
The Suter
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!
Top hotels in Nelson City Centre
Quest Nelson
Excellent, friendly staff. Clean room!
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Wonderful staff. They stored our luggage whike we were walking the Abel Tasman track. When we returned for another night ot was waiting in our room. They also helped us sort out the taxi to airport.Room was spacious, well appointed with nespresso machine and air conditioning also great location within ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026
Century Park Motor Lodge
Full équipes and very clean
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Bridge Backpackers
Good late checkin
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Very clean,spacious,newly painted…very well equipped
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson City Centre
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
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.
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 Victory Square.
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.
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.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson 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.
