Guidebook for Nelson
Food Scene
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StNelson's top restaurant
The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayViews and food are equally good
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StSuper service and food at good rates
Kush Coffee
5 Church StRoast their own coffee beans and make great coffee
The Swedish Bakery & Cafe
54 Bridge StGreat range of Scandinavian foods
Tozzetti Cafe / Bistro / Bakery
14 Vanguard StFabulous foods.
La Gourmandise
276 Hardy StAtmosphere, French cuisine.
Iconic Nelson Roastery and coffee house, with huge range of coffees, and teas.
Pomeroys Coffee and Tea
105 Montgomery SquareIconic Nelson Roastery and coffee house, with huge range of coffees, and teas.
Everything Else
Iconic Nelson scene. Eclectic mix of local produce and hand crafted articles .... the place to go on Saturday morning for locals and visitors
92 locals recommend
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StIconic Nelson scene. Eclectic mix of local produce and hand crafted articles .... the place to go on Saturday morning for locals and visitors
Historic New Zealand preserved for your interest.
Craft beers, cafe, bakery and activities for young and old, including a train circuit.
56 locals recommend
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveHistoric New Zealand preserved for your interest.
Craft beers, cafe, bakery and activities for young and old, including a train circuit.
Arts & Culture
New Zealand's third oldest art museum has an important art collection, and is a gateway to the Nelson region of New Zealand arts and crafts. Recently renovated (2016) and rebuilt this is one of Nelson's most visited venues.
105 locals recommend
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StNew Zealand's third oldest art museum has an important art collection, and is a gateway to the Nelson region of New Zealand arts and crafts. Recently renovated (2016) and rebuilt this is one of Nelson's most visited venues.
Sightseeing
You must visit this lookout for it's views to the western ranges over Tasman Bay and so you can say that you have been to the Centre of New Zealand!
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You must visit this lookout for it's views to the western ranges over Tasman Bay and so you can say that you have been to the Centre of New Zealand!
Parks & Nature
Another of Nelson's National Parks, with a range of walks and place to go. The Heaphy Track and the Wangapeka Track are both multi-day tracks for experienced trampers, but there are options for shorter walks, in and out.
39 locals recommend
Kahurangi National Park
Another of Nelson's National Parks, with a range of walks and place to go. The Heaphy Track and the Wangapeka Track are both multi-day tracks for experienced trampers, but there are options for shorter walks, in and out.
This place has the wow factor!
One of New Zealand's most diverse and appealing holiday destination with endless variety, where golden beaches, alpine valleys and tranquil fishing rivers share a close proximity with the sea.
25 locals recommend
Golden Bay
This place has the wow factor!
One of New Zealand's most diverse and appealing holiday destination with endless variety, where golden beaches, alpine valleys and tranquil fishing rivers share a close proximity with the sea.
Entertainment & Activities
From fashion made from everyday materials all of which has been in previous world renowned WOW fashion shows, to one of the best collections of classic and vintage cars in New Zealand, this is a great venue to visit.
74 locals recommend
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayFrom fashion made from everyday materials all of which has been in previous world renowned WOW fashion shows, to one of the best collections of classic and vintage cars in New Zealand, this is a great venue to visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Atmosphere, Asian food and the best of Nelson beer and wine have made HARRYS Restaurant and Bar a hot favourite with Nelson locals and visitors.
24 locals recommend
Harrys Nelson Restaurant & Bar
296 Trafalgar StAtmosphere, Asian food and the best of Nelson beer and wine have made HARRYS Restaurant and Bar a hot favourite with Nelson locals and visitors.
They don't just do great beers, their mouthwatering ciders, and distinctive range of non-alcoholic beverages, including great coffee, plus guided brewery tours, make this a must visit destination.
17 locals recommend
McCashin's Brewery
660 Main Road StokeThey don't just do great beers, their mouthwatering ciders, and distinctive range of non-alcoholic beverages, including great coffee, plus guided brewery tours, make this a must visit destination.