Atawhai Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
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 Atawhai
Okoro Villa
The Hotel Nelson
Great staff , clean room and good location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Clean, neat
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
It was so handy to have access to a washer and dryer. Plus, we were upgraded to their biggest apartment. Reception was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Tides Hotel
Staff were helpful,room was clean walking distance to all amenities
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atawhai
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage 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 Nelson Market.
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.
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.
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 Trafalgar Park.
