Atawhai Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Christ Church Cathedral. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Miyazu Japanese Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Miyazu Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
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Other neighbourhoods around Atawhai
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Park and Trafalgar Park.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Montgomery Square.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Montgomery Square.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Christ Church Cathedral and Montgomery Square.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- Trafalgar Park
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Richmond Mall
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson Market
- Mapua Wharf
- Natureland Zoo
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Founders Park
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Nelson College
- Montgomery Square
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Motueka District Museum
- Greenmeadows Park
- Kahurangi Estate
- Founders Heritage Park
- Neudorf
- South Pacific Distillery
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Mount Richmond