Guidebook for Nelson

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Guidebook for Nelson

Food Scene

Authentic French feel, traditional 3 course meal option (a bit more expensive) or filled Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) at unbeatable prices.
6 locals recommend
La Gourmandise
276 Hardy St
6 locals recommend
Authentic French feel, traditional 3 course meal option (a bit more expensive) or filled Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) at unbeatable prices.
Expensive, but we think the food is Excellent.
66 locals recommend
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar St
66 locals recommend
Expensive, but we think the food is Excellent.
Ethnic ambience, vegan and vegetarian food.
40 locals recommend
East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church St
40 locals recommend
Ethnic ambience, vegan and vegetarian food.
Distinctively South American feel, lively atmosphere, a quirky spot, tasted food veggie friendly.
28 locals recommend
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church St
28 locals recommend
Distinctively South American feel, lively atmosphere, a quirky spot, tasted food veggie friendly.
Crusty Levain bread, especially the walnut loaf in Tuesday’s. Also a cafe.
8 locals recommend
The Swedish Bakery & Cafe
54 Bridge St
8 locals recommend
Crusty Levain bread, especially the walnut loaf in Tuesday’s. Also a cafe.
Great coffee, very popular hence can get a bit noisy!
24 locals recommend
Kush Coffee
5 Church St
24 locals recommend
Great coffee, very popular hence can get a bit noisy!
Hungarian bakery, good coffee and pastries. A bit off the beaten track hence nice and quiet.
10 locals recommend
The Baker's Coffee Shop
105 Collingwood St
10 locals recommend
Hungarian bakery, good coffee and pastries. A bit off the beaten track hence nice and quiet.
Iconic Nelson market, local produce and crafts.
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax St
92 locals recommend
Iconic Nelson market, local produce and crafts.
Great Breakfasts, cosy, friendly, very close in the pedestrianised area oppos8te c.athedral steps.
Sweet As Cafe
270 Trafalgar St
Great Breakfasts, cosy, friendly, very close in the pedestrianised area oppos8te c.athedral steps.
Great coffee, cheese scones, early breakfasts, 8a.m. On weekdays, 7.00 on Saturdays right next to the market.
Yaza! Cafe Bar & Venue
117 Hardy St
Great coffee, cheese scones, early breakfasts, 8a.m. On weekdays, 7.00 on Saturdays right next to the market.

Arts & Culture

Iconic Kiwi art in a scenic river location. Nice cafe too.
105 locals recommend
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge St
105 locals recommend
Iconic Kiwi art in a scenic river location. Nice cafe too.
Interesting original buildings, vintage war plane, Woking model railway, cafe/restaurant.
56 locals recommend
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai Drive
56 locals recommend
Interesting original buildings, vintage war plane, Woking model railway, cafe/restaurant.
Attractive interior, concerts.
21 locals recommend
Christ Church
1 Trafalgar Square
21 locals recommend
Attractive interior, concerts.

Parks & Nature

5 minutes to a lovely walking trail through some native bush. You can either do a 40 minute loop or take a longer circuit. Enjoy walking through the beautiful terraces in the grounds of iconic Fairfield House.
Fairfield House, Nelson
48 Van Diemen St
5 minutes to a lovely walking trail through some native bush. You can either do a 40 minute loop or take a longer circuit. Enjoy walking through the beautiful terraces in the grounds of iconic Fairfield House.
Walking ot low tide, swimming at high tide and The Beach Cafe. Stand Up paddle boards for hire.
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
70 Beach Rd
Walking ot low tide, swimming at high tide and The Beach Cafe. Stand Up paddle boards for hire.
25 locals recommend
Golden Bay
25 locals recommend

Essentials

38 locals recommend
FreshChoice Nelson
69 Collingwood St
38 locals recommend
Fruit and veg and more
Benge & Co Green Grocers - NELSON
60 Montgomery Square
Fruit and veg and more

Entertainment & Activities

51 locals recommend
State Cinemas Nelson
91 Trafalgar St
51 locals recommend
Nice for early evening drink looking out to sea, or lunch time. Check opening times.
18 locals recommend
The Boathouse Society
326 Wakefield Quay
18 locals recommend
Nice for early evening drink looking out to sea, or lunch time. Check opening times.