Guidebook for Nelson
Essentials
New World Nelson
Gloucester StreetCharming little supermarket in case you're in town and need a few errands.
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FreshChoice Nelson
69 Collingwood StCharming little supermarket in case you're in town and need a few errands.
Nelson Organic Co-op
83 Haven RdOrganic shop with good quality produce
Organic Foods Nelson
93 Collingwood StLovely organic shop, great range of products
Food Scene
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StLovely Mexican food, great ambiance
Of the two farmers markets in Nelson, this is the most well-known one and the biggest. Lots of stalls selling locally made products and produce. Every Saturday morning from 8am till 1pm
Montgomery Square
Montgomery SquareOf the two farmers markets in Nelson, this is the most well-known one and the biggest. Lots of stalls selling locally made products and produce. Every Saturday morning from 8am till 1pm
7010 CAFE
36 Collingwood StGood coffee
Kush Coffee
5 Church StGood coffee
Nice food, close to iSite. Fresh milk vending machine
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River Kitchen Nelson
81 Trafalgar StNice food, close to iSite. Fresh milk vending machine
Cute little cafe, often closed, close to spectacular beach 20mins drive from Nelson
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Cable Bay Cafe
799 Cable Bay RdCute little cafe, often closed, close to spectacular beach 20mins drive from Nelson
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StOne of Nelson's top restaurants
East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StNice vegetarian restaurant
Best bread in town and lots of tasty lunch options
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The Swedish Bakery & Cafe
54 Bridge StBest bread in town and lots of tasty lunch options
Pick your own organic blueberries from Dec till March. Check their facebook page to see if they're open (usually Saturday mornings)
Fuchsiadale Blueberries
140 Paton RdPick your own organic blueberries from Dec till March. Check their facebook page to see if they're open (usually Saturday mornings)
Vinyard that offers wine tastings and tasty lunches (great when you're on your way to or back from Rabbit Island)
Petite Fleur
Vinyard that offers wine tastings and tasty lunches (great when you're on your way to or back from Rabbit Island)
Wafu Bistro
80 Hardy StSimple and tasty Japanese dishes, excellent quality fish
Shopping
Little Beehive Co-Op
123 Bridge StCute little craft shop selling locally made items
A handful of charming stores as well as a few restaurants on the wharf. Take the ferry to Rabbit Island if you have a bike and explore the bike trail there (bikes can be rented in Mapua)
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Bến tàu Mapua
8 Aranui RdA handful of charming stores as well as a few restaurants on the wharf. Take the ferry to Rabbit Island if you have a bike and explore the bike trail there (bikes can be rented in Mapua)
Trafalgar Street
Trafalgar StreetCBD
The place to be if you crave Italian, Spanish, Greek or French food items :)
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Prego Mediterranean Foods
90 Collingwood StThe place to be if you crave Italian, Spanish, Greek or French food items :)
Sightseeing
Great little walk, about 20mins up a hill, you'll be rewarded with great views of the region (on a clear day)
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Tượng đài Trung tâm New Zealand
Great little walk, about 20mins up a hill, you'll be rewarded with great views of the region (on a clear day)
Cable Bay
Stunning beach.
Founders Park houses a number of historical buildings. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the park, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.
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Atawhai Drive at Founders Park station
Founders Park houses a number of historical buildings. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the park, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.
Maitai Walkway
77 Trafalgar StNice track to either walk or bike
Parks & Nature
Great little hike that starts in town, offers nice views of the city
Grampians Reserve Viewing Platform
Great little hike that starts in town, offers nice views of the city
715 hectare bird sanctuary. Lovely place to go for a walk and spot some of our native birds. Entry fee applies.
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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
651 Brook St715 hectare bird sanctuary. Lovely place to go for a walk and spot some of our native birds. Entry fee applies.
Long beach on peninsula 15mins drive from Nelson, only accessible during the day. Park-like setting with lots of space to picnic or even bbq (bbqs are present). Great views of Nelson. Bring your bike if you have one and take the ferry from Rabbit Island to Mapua for lunch!
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Rabbit island
Long beach on peninsula 15mins drive from Nelson, only accessible during the day. Park-like setting with lots of space to picnic or even bbq (bbqs are present). Great views of Nelson. Bring your bike if you have one and take the ferry from Rabbit Island to Mapua for lunch!
Nelson's main beach. Plenty of space, quite shallow, perfect for kids (not a lot of shade though). Playground, various activities and cafe nearby.
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Tahunanui
Nelson's main beach. Plenty of space, quite shallow, perfect for kids (not a lot of shade though). Playground, various activities and cafe nearby.
The Aniseed Valley offers lovely walks and great swimming (bring sandfly repellent though)
Hackett Creek Road
The Aniseed Valley offers lovely walks and great swimming (bring sandfly repellent though)
There are lots of lovely swimming 'holes' along the maitai, just follow the road and notice where cars/bikes are parked or where you hear kids laughing/splashing
Maitai Valley Road
Maitai Valley RoadThere are lots of lovely swimming 'holes' along the maitai, just follow the road and notice where cars/bikes are parked or where you hear kids laughing/splashing
Arts & Culture
Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop, a nice cafe and a theatre. Adjacent to a lovely little park (Queens Gardens)
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The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StFree museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop, a nice cafe and a theatre. Adjacent to a lovely little park (Queens Gardens)
Nelson art gallery with ever changing exhibitions, artist workshops & art classes
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Refinery ArtSpace
Hardy StreetNelson art gallery with ever changing exhibitions, artist workshops & art classes
A regional museum that showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history and often runs exciting short-term exhibitions as well.
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Nelson Provincial Museum
Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy StreetA regional museum that showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history and often runs exciting short-term exhibitions as well.
Classic cars and wearable art on display
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World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayClassic cars and wearable art on display
Entertainment & Activities
One of the many mountain biking trails in Nelson. Come and see me for other MTB tips!
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Codgers Trails
135 Brook StOne of the many mountain biking trails in Nelson. Come and see me for other MTB tips!
Cable Bay Adventure Park
194 Cable Bay RdMarahau Sea Kayaks
8 Franklin St