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
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!
Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Top hotels in Maitai
The Hotel Nelson
Room was clean and well presented. Kitchen was lacking some utensils and utensils could have used a clean or replacement . Window in kitchen was full of dust and insects. Good location to shops and restaurants. FOH staff seemed a little unhelpful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Tides Hotel
Close to central city area, good parking,
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
As always I enjoyed my stay here and the staff were alll very welcoming and helpful. My room was clean and modern and well maintained.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quest Nelson
Great stay as always. Easy walking around town. Parking is extra per night.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Good parking, great room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Very nice, on the beach. Very walkable.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
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 Fairfield Park or Victory Square 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.
