Food Scene
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StGood Mexican, nice atmosphere
Chokdee thai restaurant
83 Hardy StreetGood Thai food
Sochan Korean Cuisine
157 Hardy StKorean food
The Styx
272 Wakefield QuayWaterfront bar and restaurant. Happy hr 4-6pm.
Stefano's Pizzeria
91 Trafalgar StGood pizza
The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood StBest Indian in town
DeVille
22 New StGreat breakfast and luck and open late Friday nights
East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StVegetarian and vegan food. Good bar.
Kush Coffee
5 Church StGreat coffee
Falafel Gourmet
195 Hardy StMiddle Eastern kebabs/wraps (only open for lunch)
The Baker's Coffee Shop
105 Collingwood StCoffee and bakery food. Closed in the weekends.
Masa's Restaurant & Sake Bar
306 Hardy StJapanese food
Park Life Brewing Co.
87 Atawhai Drnice garden setting, usually only open during the day
Cod & Lobster Brasserie
300 Trafalgar StSeafood
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StNelson's top restaurant
La Gourmandise
276 Hardy StFrench cafe
The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayNice waterfront restaurant
Essentials
New World Nelson
Gloucester StreetSupermarket
Countdown Nelson
35 St Vincent StSupermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
Rhythm and Brown
19 New StGreat hole in the wall bar
The Free House Pub
95 Collingwood StPub in a church selling local craft beers
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
278 Hardy StDoes good tapas and cocktails
Everything Else
Vertical Limits Indoor Climbing and Adventure Centre
34 Vanguard StIndoor climbing
Hot Yoga Nelson
Hot yoga
Morri Street
244 Hardy StLocation of Wed Farmer's Market (10.30am-3.30pm)
State Cinemas Nelson
91 Trafalgar StMovies
Sightseeing
South Street
South StreetHistoric street
Montgomery Square
Montgomery SquareLocation of Nelson Sat Market (8am-1pm)
Nelson Yacht Club Inc
322 Wakefield QuayWindsurfing/standup paddleboarding/sailing
Tāhunanui Beach
Swimming, kitesurfing, standup paddleboarding
Maitai River
Swimming holes
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Nice walk to Centre of NZ and good view of Nelson
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
651 Brook StNative bush good for walks
Grampian Road
Grampian RoadGood area for walking
Dun Coppermine Track
Good bike or walk
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveHistoric sights
World of Wearable Art and Classic Car museum
74 locals recommend
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayWorld of Wearable Art and Classic Car museum
Shopping
Nelson Pottery Supplies
30 Motueka StGreat local pottery
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StGreat local arts