Wakatu 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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
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.
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.
Natureland Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Natureland Zoo during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Wakatu
The Hotel Nelson
I only stayed one night, arrived late and then found my VISA card was still not working... honestly the reception & restaurant staff could not have been more understanding and helpful. All was sorted and for just one nights stay I was treated like a VIP!!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Comfortable bed / good service
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Quest Nelson
Friendly staff, excellent location, comfortable and spacious room. Washer and dryer a big plus.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Grateful
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
The property is beautiful it’s a funny set up lots of live residents and the surrounding gardens are beautiful and rooms are comfortable. Room service is pretty average to say the least. Had to,ask for coffee on 2 occasions and beds were not made up. Birds crapped all over the car so asked for a ...
Reviewed on 6 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
Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
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 Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Nelson Airport
When in Nelson Airport, you can plan a visit to Nelson Golf Links and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wakatu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Wakatu by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Nelson neighborhoods
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- Christ Church Cathedral
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Mapua Wharf
- Nelson Market
- Neudorf
- Natureland Zoo
- Queens Gardens
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Mount Richmond
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Nelson College
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Skydive Abel Tasman
- Motueka District Museum
- Nelson Fun Park
- Isel Park
- Mahana Estates
- SimPit Technologies
