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Attractions in Nelson

The spots locals actually drive out for — ranked by real reviews from people who live here.

132 places

🎟 Attractions 🧭 Tours & operators 🍷 Wineries & cellar doors 🍺 Breweries & bars 🍽 Restaurants & cafés 🎨 Arts & culture 🦜 Eco & wildlife 🌊 Water & coast

132 attractions

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

★ Top pick♡

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

★4.8 G(15,286)Attraction 4525 Oak St, Kansas City

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

★4.7 G(5,826)Attraction 60 Hussey Road, Northwood

Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park

★4.9 G(2,187)Attraction Tasman Region 7183, New Zealand

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

★4.5 G(3,691)Attraction 312 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City

The Nelson Market

The Nelson Market

★4.5 G(2,287)Attraction 1 Montgomery Square, Nelson 7010

Pic's Peanut Butter World

Pic's Peanut Butter World

★4.7 G(1,574)Attraction 49 Saxton Road, Stoke

Centre of New Zealand Monument

Centre of New Zealand Monument

★4.6 G(1,747)Attraction Maitai, Nelson 7010

Queen's Gardens

Queen's Gardens

★4.6 G(1,698)Attraction Tasman Street, Nelson 7010

Founders Heritage Park

Founders Heritage Park

★4.5 G(1,600)Attraction Founders Park 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood

Boat Shed Cafe

Boat Shed Cafe

★4.5 G(1,420)Attraction 350 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville

Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

★4.8 G(866)Attraction South Island 7072

Cable Bay Adventure Park

Cable Bay Adventure Park

★4.7 G(936)Attraction 194 Cable Bay Road, Hira 7071

Nelson Classic Car Museum

Nelson Classic Car Museum

★4.8 G(793)Attraction 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook

Riuwaka Resurgence

Riuwaka Resurgence

★4.8 G(699)Attraction Riwaka Valley Road, Riwaka 7198

Tahunanui Beach Playground

Tahunanui Beach Playground

★4.6 G(866)Attraction 41°16'46. 173°14'57.0"E, State Highway 2

Isel Park

Isel Park

★4.6 G(828)Attraction 16 Hilliard Street, Stoke

Hawker House

Hawker House

★4.8 G(551)Attraction 296 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Kahurangi National Park

Kahurangi National Park

★4.7 G(624)Attraction 7073, New Zealand

Natureland Zoo

Natureland Zoo

★4.5 G(828)Attraction Tahunanui Drive, Tāhunanui

Miyazu Japanese Garden

Miyazu Japanese Garden

★4.4 G(961)Attraction The Wood, Nelson 7010

Lake Rotoiti Jetty- St Arnaud

Lake Rotoiti Jetty- St Arnaud

★4.8 G(518)Attraction Nelson Lakes National Park Kerr Bay Road, St Arnaud 7072

The Suter Art Gallery

The Suter Art Gallery

★4.4 G(853)Attraction 208 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

The Nelson Provincial Museum

The Nelson Provincial Museum

★4.4 G(772)Attraction Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy Street, Nelson 7040

Paddle Nelson

Paddle Nelson

★5.0 G(339)Attraction Bisley Walk, Tāhunanui

Tahunanui Beach

Tahunanui Beach

★4.7 G(484)Attraction Tahunanui Beach, Nelson Region 7011

Labyrinth Rocks

Labyrinth Rocks

★4.4 G(723)Attraction 7183/45 Scott Road, Tākaka 7183

Cycle Nelson – Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Cycle Nelson – Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

★5.0 G(230)Attraction Tahuna Holiday Park 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui

Action Centre

Action Centre

★4.4 G(443)Attraction 30 McPherson Street, Nelson 7020

Codgers Trails

Codgers Trails

★4.7 G(286)Attraction 133/135 Brook Street, The Brook

Timezone Nelson

Timezone Nelson

★4.6 G(322)Attraction 60 Achilles Avenue, Nelson 7010

Kiwi Journeys Nelson

Kiwi Journeys Nelson

★4.9 G(216)Attraction 16B Paru Paru Road, Nelson 7010

Jumpin' Trampoline Park Nelson

Jumpin' Trampoline Park Nelson

★4.5 G(344)Attraction 14 Pascoe Street, Annesbrook

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park

Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park

★4.2 G(515)Attraction 230 Vanguard Street, Nelson South

Pro Karts and the Nelson Fun Park

Pro Karts and the Nelson Fun Park

★4.4 G(353)Attraction 40 Hounsell Circle, Tāhunanui

The Warehouse Nelson

The Warehouse Nelson

★4.0 G(603)Attraction 23 Saint Vincent Street, Nelson 7010

Motueka Saltwater Baths

Motueka Saltwater Baths

★4.2 G(438)Attraction North Street, Motueka 7120

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

★4.7 G(219)Attraction 651 Brook Street, The Brook

MD Outdoors

MD Outdoors

★4.9 G(170)Attraction Wakatu Carpark Unit 4/126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Gravity Nelson Ltd

Gravity Nelson Ltd

★4.9 G(162)Attraction 140 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Trafalgar Centre

Trafalgar Centre

★4.3 G(330)Attraction Paru Paru Road, Nelson 7010

Trafalgar Park

Trafalgar Park

★4.3 G(307)Attraction 30 Trafalgar Street, The Wood

Broadgreen Historic House

Broadgreen Historic House

★4.5 G(235)Attraction 276 Nayland Road, Stoke

Red Art Gallery & Café

Red Art Gallery & Café

★4.6 G(199)Attraction 1 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

The Suter Cafe

The Suter Cafe

★4.0 G(422)Attraction 208 Bridge Street, Queens Gardens

Higgins Heritage Park

Higgins Heritage Park

★4.7 G(160)Attraction 222 Pigeon Valley Road, Nelson 7096

Nelson Fun Park - Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Trampoline Park & Hydroslide

Nelson Fun Park - Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Trampoline Park & Hydroslide

★4.5 G(195)Attraction 40 Hounsell Circle, Tāhunanui

Botanical Reserve

Botanical Reserve

★4.7 G(140)Attraction Unnamed Road, 205 Milton Street

Fairfield House, Nelson

Fairfield House, Nelson

★4.6 G(145)Attraction 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson South

Huangshi Garden

Huangshi Garden

★4.5 G(156)Attraction Tasman Street, Nelson 7010

Kindred Studio

Kindred Studio

★5.0 G(93)Attraction 1 Kinzett Terrace, The Wood

Victory Community Centre

Victory Community Centre

★4.5 G(148)Attraction 2 Totara Street, Nelson South

Botanical Reserve

Botanical Reserve

★4.4 G(158)Attraction 205 Milton Street, Maitai

Wilderness Gallery

Wilderness Gallery

★4.8 G(101)Attraction 29 Tancred Street, Hokitika 7810

Busch Reserve

Busch Reserve

★4.7 G(108)Attraction 374 Aniseed Valley Road, Aniseed Valley 7081

Anzac Park

Anzac Park

★4.3 G(154)Attraction Nelson 7010

Branford Park

Branford Park

★4.7 G(89)Attraction Maitai Valley Road, Maitai

Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers

★3.8 G(260)Attraction 8 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Basin Reserve Walkway

Basin Reserve Walkway

★4.5 G(97)Attraction Britannia Heights, Nelson 7010

Xscape Space - Nelson's Premier Escape Rooms

Xscape Space - Nelson's Premier Escape Rooms

★4.8 G(72)Attraction 2a Estuary Place, Richmond

Little Beehive Co-Op

Little Beehive Co-Op

★4.9 G(65)Attraction 263 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010

Cycle Nelson - Nelson Airport

Cycle Nelson - Nelson Airport

★4.8 G(70)Attraction Airport House, Nelson Airport

Grampians Reserve

Grampians Reserve

★4.6 G(78)Attraction Nelson South, Nelson 7010

Maitai Walkway

Maitai Walkway

★4.5 G(78)Attraction 77 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Back Beach - Tahunanui carpark

Back Beach - Tahunanui carpark

★4.6 G(69)Attraction Back Beach Road, Tāhunanui

The Gravity Well

The Gravity Well

★4.6 G(67)Attraction 37 Wakatu Lane, Nelson 7010

Toyworld Nelson

Toyworld Nelson

★4.7 G(58)Attraction Nelson Junction 99 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook

Coppermine Trail

Coppermine Trail

★4.7 G(54)Attraction Maitai, Nelson 7010

Parkers Cove

Parkers Cove

★4.5 G(63)Attraction Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011

Form Gallery

Form Gallery

★4.8 G(48)Attraction 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham

Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

★4.6 G(55)Attraction 233 Songer Street, Stoke

Helicopters Nelson Scenic Flights & Commercial Hire

Helicopters Nelson Scenic Flights & Commercial Hire

★4.9 G(40)Attraction 8 Dakota Street, Nelson Airport

Pihopa Retreat

Pihopa Retreat

★5.0 G(37)Attraction 225 Waimea Road, Bishopdale

Phoenix Tattoos-Artwerks

Phoenix Tattoos-Artwerks

★5.0 G(32)Attraction 63 Tahunanui Drive, Tāhunanui

The Armarie Room

The Armarie Room

★4.9 G(34)Attraction 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood

Tamaki Street Steps

Tamaki Street Steps

★4.7 G(37)Attraction 47 Tamaki Street, Tāhunanui

Refinery ArtSpace

Refinery ArtSpace

★4.8 G(31)Attraction 114 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010

Kiln Studio

Kiln Studio

★4.9 G(28)Attraction 123c Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Nelson Ferry

Nelson Ferry

★4.9 G(28)Attraction 272 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville

Moncrieff Reserve

Moncrieff Reserve

★4.8 G(30)Attraction Britannia Heights, Nelson 7010

Historic Mound - Bird on Rock

Historic Mound - Bird on Rock

★4.6 G(34)Attraction Highway 6, Atawhai

The Framing Rooms

The Framing Rooms

★5.0 G(25)Attraction 33 Wakatu Lane, Nelson 7010

Pure Meditation & Wellness

Pure Meditation & Wellness

★5.0 G(24)Attraction 386 Trafalgar Street South, Nelson 7010

Centre of New Zealand Access

Centre of New Zealand Access

★4.5 G(29)Attraction 400 Hardy Street, Maitai

Nelson Tours And Travel

Nelson Tours And Travel

★5.0 G(20)Attraction 6 Thompson Terrace, Toi Toi

Grampians Reserve Viewing Platform

Grampians Reserve Viewing Platform

★4.6 G(26)Attraction 3602695, Nelson South

Anthony Genet - Flamedaisy Glass Design (glass art & neon)

Anthony Genet - Flamedaisy Glass Design (glass art & neon)

★4.7 G(23)Attraction 324 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010

Nelson City Framers

Nelson City Framers

★4.8 G(20)Attraction 42A Halifax Street, Nelson 7010

Craig Potton Gallery + Store

Craig Potton Gallery + Store

★4.2 G(29)Attraction 42A Halifax Street, Nelson 7010

Fifeshire Rock

Fifeshire Rock

★4.6 G(21)Attraction The Cliffs, Nelson 7010

La pièce de Nelson

★5.0 G(15)Attraction 270 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Wall To Wall Art

Wall To Wall Art

★4.7 G(18)Attraction 112 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre

★4.6 G(19)Attraction Hardy Street, Nelson 7010

Nelson Racecourse

Nelson Racecourse

★4.6 G(18)Attraction 3598214, Richmond 7020

Arty Nelson Gallery

Arty Nelson Gallery

★5.0 G(12)Attraction 126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Nelson Bays Paragliding

Nelson Bays Paragliding

★5.0 G(12)Attraction 20 Ngawhatu Road, Stoke

Blacklist Art Gallery

Blacklist Art Gallery

★5.0 G(11)Attraction 26 Collingwood Street, The Wood

Cycle Journeys Nelson

Cycle Journeys Nelson

★4.9 G(11)Attraction 117 Saint Vincent Street, Toi Toi

Marsden Recreational Ground

Marsden Recreational Ground

★4.6 G(13)Attraction Stoke, Nelson 7011

The Nelson Lakes Experience

The Nelson Lakes Experience

★4.8 G(11)Attraction Tasman Region 7072, New Zealand

Sport Tasman

★4.5 G(13)Attraction Sports House 142 Saxton Rd East, Stoke

Frost and Fire Gallery

Frost and Fire Gallery

★3.9 G(20)Attraction 107 Harley Road, Tasman

Nester Prints

Nester Prints

★5.0 G(8)Attraction 4 Crisps Lane, Nelson 7010

Archie’s Bin

Archie’s Bin

★5.0 G(7)Attraction 209 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

Cultural Conversations

Cultural Conversations

★4.9 G(7)Attraction 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Albion Square Historic Reserve

Albion Square Historic Reserve

★4.2 G(10)Attraction 331 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010

Quiet Dog Gallery

Quiet Dog Gallery

★4.5 G(8)Attraction 33 Wakatu Lane, Nelson 7010

Fullmer gallery

Fullmer gallery

★5.0 G(6)Attraction 3 Baldwin Road, Tasman 7173

Bronte Art Gallery

Bronte Art Gallery

★4.2 G(9)Attraction 122 Bronte Road East, Off Coastal Highway 60 Bronte

Stephen Robertson Gallery

Stephen Robertson Gallery

★4.8 G(6)Attraction 30 Motueka Street, Nelson South

Black Wood Reserve

Black Wood Reserve

★3.5 G(10)Attraction 5 Blackwood Street, Wakatu

Bill Burke Gallery

Bill Burke Gallery

★5.0 G(4)Attraction 15B Ajax Avenue, Nelson 7010

The Portrait Guy

The Portrait Guy

★5.0 G(4)Attraction 165 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook

Magenta Creative Space

Magenta Creative Space

★5.0 G(4)Attraction 15 Selwyn Place, Nelson 7010

Tania Bostock, Artist

Tania Bostock, Artist

★4.8 G(4)Attraction 83 Panorama Drive, Stoke

Bellamy Gallery

Bellamy Gallery

★4.2 G(5)Attraction 125 Brook Street, The Brook

Spitfire Trench Art

★4.5 G(4)Attraction 36 Weka Street, The Wood

Cindy Hutton Artist Gallery

Cindy Hutton Artist Gallery

★5.0 G(3)Attraction 77 Champion Road, Richmond 7020

Arts Council Nelson

Arts Council Nelson

★4.7 G(3)Attraction Hardy Street, Nelson 7010

Marilyn Andrews Gallery

Marilyn Andrews Gallery

★3.4 G(5)Attraction 221 Brook Street, The Brook

Tahunanui Recreation Reserve

Tahunanui Recreation Reserve

★4.3 G(3)Attraction Nelson City, Nelson 7011

Protean Art – Online Nelson Gallery

Protean Art – Online Nelson Gallery

★5.0 G(2)Attraction Ground Floor/181 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Illuminate Light And Sound Experience Nelson

Illuminate Light And Sound Experience Nelson

★3.5 G(2)Attraction 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood

Project 100

Project 100

★5.0 G(1)Attraction 100 Collingwood Street, Nelson 7010

Mockingbird Studio

Mockingbird Studio

★5.0 G(1)Attraction 6 West Nile Street, Nelson 7008

Grounded Art NZ

Grounded Art NZ

★5.0 G(1)Attraction 126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

NZ Textile Experiences

NZ Textile Experiences

Attraction Wakatu, Nelson 7011

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Tatou Studios

Tatou Studios

Attraction 97 Pascoe Street, Tāhunanui

G_Space Gallery

Attraction 65 Nile Street, Nelson Central

Mapua Gallery

Mapua Gallery

Attraction 67 Aranui Road, Māpua 7005

Geralds Gallery

Geralds Gallery

Attraction 746 Atawhai Crescent, Marybank

Suzanne Bateup - Maitai Gallery

Attraction 15 Ajax Avenue, The Wood