Maitai Travel Guide
Nelson

Popular places to visit
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a visit to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Things to do

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman
Top hotels in Maitai

The Hotel Nelson
What a great stay. Will be back.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Tides Hotel
Lovely comfy and clean. Would highly recommend. Super handy having the restaurant right there.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Friendly service. Easy check in. Nice room and facilities. Easy parking. Close to the beach and airport.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Quest Nelson
Great stay as always. Easy walking around town. Parking is extra per night.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Great property to stay in and walk in to town. Plenty of off street parking. Daily room service if required. Restaurant 200 metres away is attached to motel and serves pretty good meals.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Palazzo Motor Lodge
All good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maitai

The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.

Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.

Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Natureland Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.

Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Victory Square or Fairfield Park while you're exploring the area.

The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
