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.
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.
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.
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
"Check-in was very efficient. Parking right in front of my room. Large room and comfortable bed. Good working space."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Hotel Nelson
"The room with a separate, well equipped kitchenette, was clean and well presented. Could do with updating, particularly the bathroom, but would certainly stay there again. Check in was easy and staff were pleasant and helpful. The food at Flames Restaurant, which was on site, was excellent and the ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tides Hotel
"All good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
"all good thank you"
Reviewed on 24 May 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
Harbourside Lodge
"The room was very clean and tidy…the lady on reception was very nice and helpful. The heatpump was on ready for our arrival and the bed was one of the most comfortable we have stayed on in a hotel/motel in a very long time x"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stoke
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Club.
Nelson Airport
When in Nelson Airport, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Natureland Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.
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.