Stoke Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
McCashin's Brewery
You can take time to visit McCashin's Brewery during your travels to Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Pic's Peanut Butter World
Enjoy an outing to Pic's Peanut Butter World during your stay in Nelson. While in this quaint area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Isel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Isel Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Marsden Recreation Ground
Explore the great outdoors at Marsden Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Greenmeadows Park
Explore the great outdoors at Greenmeadows Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to 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
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Top hotels in Stoke
Saxton Lodge
"Such a lovely place to stay, spacious rooms. Good parking. Have stayed before and would definitely stay again. Lovely clean, warm rooms."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Hotel Nelson
"Great location - close to Nelson city. Good parking on site."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Tides Hotel
"Great place"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Sails Nelson
"It was very comfortable and welcoming. Will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Quest Nelson
"Great location. Clean and tidy modern apartment. Was great to have a full Kitchen and washer and dryer."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"Another excellent stay, the staff are very friendly and helpful, across the road is the Tides Hotel in the same ownership where you can dine, the food is first class with great staff I would strongly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Where to stay in Stoke
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.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
