The Wood Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to 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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Nelson Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
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.
Top hotels in The Wood
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Grateful
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Tides Hotel
A quirky hotel with psychodelic, brightly coloured door numbers, loo seats, waste bins and art! Conveniently placed just on the edge of Nelson, easily walkable into the town centre. There was a notice in the room about happy hour which lasted all afternoon and we had 2 glasses of wine at about 5.00. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Kings Gate Motel
Very comfy bed, staff very helpful. Good value for money.
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
The Sails Nelson
Spotless room great location fabulous service from Cheri. Will come Again!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Riverlodge Nelson
Nice and convenient to town and Manuka Street Hospital.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Tasman Bay Backpackers
All of our needs were met and we enjoyed the nightly option of gratis hot chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Wood
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.
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.
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.
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 Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in The Wood by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Nelson neighborhoods
- Search The Wood Hotel Brands
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nelson Market
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Mapua Wharf
- Neudorf
- Queens Gardens
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson College
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Motueka District Museum
- Skydive Abel Tasman
- South Pacific Distillery
- Nelson Fun Park
- Isel Park
- SimPit Technologies
- Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
