Whiona's Best of Nelson Guidebook

Whiona
Whiona's Best of Nelson Guidebook

Kids Activities

Situated at Tahunanui Beach 5 mins drive from the city A must if you are travelling with kids. Enjoy bumper boats, mini golf, hydro-slide, skating rink and Nature Land Animal Park. https://natureland.nz https://www.nelsonfunpark.co.nz
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Nelson Fun Park - Hydroslide
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Situated at Tahunanui Beach 5 mins drive from the city A must if you are travelling with kids. Enjoy bumper boats, mini golf, hydro-slide, skating rink and Nature Land Animal Park. https://natureland.nz https://www.nelsonfunpark.co.nz

Adventure Tourism

20 mins from the City Centre Quad bike tours, horse treks and the world’s longest flying fox on the Skywire Experience. https://www.cablebayadventurepark.com
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Cable Bay Adventure Park
194 Cable Bay Rd
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20 mins from the City Centre Quad bike tours, horse treks and the world’s longest flying fox on the Skywire Experience. https://www.cablebayadventurepark.com

Museum

The Museum boasts finalist garments from the World of Wearable Arts Show, accompanied by a Classic Car Museum, popular cafe and giftware store. A great option for a few hours or on a rainy day, of which there are very few in Nelson! https://www.wowcars.co.nz
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World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac Way
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The Museum boasts finalist garments from the World of Wearable Arts Show, accompanied by a Classic Car Museum, popular cafe and giftware store. A great option for a few hours or on a rainy day, of which there are very few in Nelson! https://www.wowcars.co.nz

Sightseeing

The gateway town to the Abel Tasman, Motueka, is a hive of activity over the summer months and has a surprising amount of coffee shops and boutique giftware and clothing stores. https://www.newzealand.com/int/motueka/
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Motueka
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The gateway town to the Abel Tasman, Motueka, is a hive of activity over the summer months and has a surprising amount of coffee shops and boutique giftware and clothing stores. https://www.newzealand.com/int/motueka/
30 min drive from the City. Mapua is a sweet seaside settlement with a cluster of world-class​ restaurants both seafood and international cuisine. https://www.newzealand.com/ie/mapua/
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Māpua
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30 min drive from the City. Mapua is a sweet seaside settlement with a cluster of world-class​ restaurants both seafood and international cuisine. https://www.newzealand.com/ie/mapua/
15 mins from the City Rabbit Island is a bikers paradise. Breaktaking views from the beach, quiet with very few people. Catch the Mapua Ferry http://www.mapuaferry.co.nz over to the seaside settlement of Mapua and enjoy the boutique restaurants. https://www.newzealand.com/nieuw-zeeland/article/rabbit-island/
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Rabbit Island
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15 mins from the City Rabbit Island is a bikers paradise. Breaktaking views from the beach, quiet with very few people. Catch the Mapua Ferry http://www.mapuaferry.co.nz over to the seaside settlement of Mapua and enjoy the boutique restaurants. https://www.newzealand.com/nieuw-zeeland/article/rabbit-island/
Tahunanui Beach is a 5 mins drive from the City Centre. The stunning sandy Tahunanui Beach is perfect for a swim, walk or a visit to one of the surrounding waterfront cafes and bars. Visit the Sprig and Fern http://www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz/taverns/beach-road-tahuna for a craft beer and pizza. https://tahunanui.nz
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Bãi biển Tāhunanui
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Tahunanui Beach is a 5 mins drive from the City Centre. The stunning sandy Tahunanui Beach is perfect for a swim, walk or a visit to one of the surrounding waterfront cafes and bars. Visit the Sprig and Fern http://www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz/taverns/beach-road-tahuna for a craft beer and pizza. https://tahunanui.nz
Centre of NZ Walk is a five minutes walk from the City Centre Take a track from the Botanical Gardens for a 20 min walk to the geographical Centre of New Zealand, marked with a spectacular view over the Nelson City and Port. https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/centre-of-new-zealand-walk/
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Tượng đài Trung tâm New Zealand
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Centre of NZ Walk is a five minutes walk from the City Centre Take a track from the Botanical Gardens for a 20 min walk to the geographical Centre of New Zealand, marked with a spectacular view over the Nelson City and Port. https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/centre-of-new-zealand-walk/

Shopping

If you are in Nelson on a Saturday it is an absolute must that you visit the heart of the City and take a look through the Arts and Crafts Market. The size of a carpark it has an assortment of tasty food stalls and great gifts to take home to loved ones. https://www.nelsonmarket.co.nz
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Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax St
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If you are in Nelson on a Saturday it is an absolute must that you visit the heart of the City and take a look through the Arts and Crafts Market. The size of a carpark it has an assortment of tasty food stalls and great gifts to take home to loved ones. https://www.nelsonmarket.co.nz

Food scene

One of Nelsons first Brewery’s with an outside courtyard and pizza oven. Typically it closes at 6pm. Sunday to Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. They also offer Brewery tours and beer tastings.
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McCashin's Brewery
660 Main Road Stoke
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One of Nelsons first Brewery’s with an outside courtyard and pizza oven. Typically it closes at 6pm. Sunday to Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. They also offer Brewery tours and beer tastings.
The Honest Lawyer Restaurant has a varied menu with all the favourites for the family. Outside and inside dining with an Old English Pub Theme.
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The Honest Lawyer Country Pub
1 Point Rd
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The Honest Lawyer Restaurant has a varied menu with all the favourites for the family. Outside and inside dining with an Old English Pub Theme.
Squires Pub and Cafe, Stoke Centre is great for lunch or an affordable family-style meal.
Squires Pub & Cafe
522 Main Rd Stoke
Squires Pub and Cafe, Stoke Centre is great for lunch or an affordable family-style meal.
Cheap and tasty buffet from $13. Old fashioned decor best for take-away meals
Hong Yun Chinese Restaurant & Takeaways
508 Main Rd Stoke
Cheap and tasty buffet from $13. Old fashioned decor best for take-away meals
Takeaways from $16
East India Takeaway
Takeaways from $16
Best Fish and Chip Shop in town!
Black Cat Takeaways
318 Annesbrook Dr
Best Fish and Chip Shop in town!
Attached to the Turf Bar with pool tables, gaming machines and Live TV Sports.
The Bach Bar & Restaurant
228 Songer St
Attached to the Turf Bar with pool tables, gaming machines and Live TV Sports.
Situated in the bar and cafe district of the City. A favourite with backpackers (no booking necessary)
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The Vic Mac's Brewbar
281 Trafalgar St
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Situated in the bar and cafe district of the City. A favourite with backpackers (no booking necessary)
Tahunanui Waterfront. Stylish and affordable Thai cuisine. Affordably priced.
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Nahm
322 Wakefield Quay
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Tahunanui Waterfront. Stylish and affordable Thai cuisine. Affordably priced.
The best Vegetarian Restaurant in town! Ecclectic Decor and atmosphere to boot!
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East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church St
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The best Vegetarian Restaurant in town! Ecclectic Decor and atmosphere to boot!
Perhaps Nelson’s most popular beachfront​ restaurant with award-winning cuisine, specialising in local seafood.
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The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield Quay
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Perhaps Nelson’s most popular beachfront​ restaurant with award-winning cuisine, specialising in local seafood.
n the heart of the City. Mexican Food at its best! Signature Margaritas from $16
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Nicola's Cantina
6 Church St
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n the heart of the City. Mexican Food at its best! Signature Margaritas from $16
Seriously good Filipino food by an award-winning chef.
Arnel's Filipino Restaurant
89 Hardy St
Seriously good Filipino food by an award-winning chef.
The best coffee shop in the Stoke area of Nelson
Infused Cafe
508A Main Rd Stoke
The best coffee shop in the Stoke area of Nelson
A must stop on your way to the Abel Tasman. Real fruit ice creams​, extensive lunch menu and a playground to put a smile on the face of any child.
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Toad Hall
502 High St S
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A must stop on your way to the Abel Tasman. Real fruit ice creams​, extensive lunch menu and a playground to put a smile on the face of any child.