Nelson South Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Nelson College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Victory Square
Explore the great outdoors at Victory Square, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fairfield Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairfield Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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 Nelson South
The Hotel Nelson
No i We were not allowed in as, although closing time was advertised as 9pm, a large bright sign outside said open and a very pleasant young man showed us to a table , the manager then claimed that they closed at 8.30 and refused to serve us. I did make a complaint to reception, who blamed everyting ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Admirals Motor Inn
Always a great place to stay. The team are fantastic. Couldn’t ask for a better team that make you feel welcome
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Easy check in and lovely room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Quest Nelson
Lovely room value for money clean and tidy fully stocked kitchen. Lovely stay
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tides Hotel
At check in time we were assigned a room inferior to our reservation, after a request we got another room as contracted.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Poor quality room and not overly clean. Several things broken.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson South
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
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 Trafalgar Park.
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.
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
