Guidebook for Nelson
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sprig and Fern bars are fast becoming the place to go in the Top of the South, this is the closest. Well worth a visit if you like craft beer.
18 locals recommend
Sprig & Fern Hardy Street
280 Hardy StThe Sprig and Fern bars are fast becoming the place to go in the Top of the South, this is the closest. Well worth a visit if you like craft beer.
Sightseeing
The centre of New Zealand is about a 20 minute walk from the botanics. Once at the monument there are views over much of Tasman bay, well worth the walk.
131 locals recommend
Centre of New Zealand Monument
The centre of New Zealand is about a 20 minute walk from the botanics. Once at the monument there are views over much of Tasman bay, well worth the walk.
Parks & Nature
This is Nelson's version of a zoo. It is a great place to take kids as some of the animals are friendly and come to the visitors in the hope of getting fed.
25 locals recommend
Natureland Wildlife Trust
Tahunanui DriveThis is Nelson's version of a zoo. It is a great place to take kids as some of the animals are friendly and come to the visitors in the hope of getting fed.
This is a nice beach which is great for swimming. There is a large children's play park and sports fields off Beach Road.
Dogs can be taken to the back beach for walking, swimming and socialising.
107 locals recommend
Tāhunanui Beach
This is a nice beach which is great for swimming. There is a large children's play park and sports fields off Beach Road.
Dogs can be taken to the back beach for walking, swimming and socialising.
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket and has a wide variety of groceries. From time to time you will find King Salmon trailing their products in the local supermarkets.
57 locals recommend
New World Nelson
Gloucester StreetThis is the closest supermarket and has a wide variety of groceries. From time to time you will find King Salmon trailing their products in the local supermarkets.