Guidebook for Mapua
Food Scene
Great food in a great location with spectacular views!
52 locals recommend
Jellyfish Restaurant and Bar
6 Aranui RdGreat food in a great location with spectacular views!
Feed the wild eels, let the kids loose on the old-school playgrounds. This is a fun place to go as a family & the food is fantastic!
48 locals recommend
Jester House Café
320 Aporo RdFeed the wild eels, let the kids loose on the old-school playgrounds. This is a fun place to go as a family & the food is fantastic!
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StExquisite food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere (family friendly, may have live music) & great selection of Sprig & Fern craft beers & hearty pub foods.
18 locals recommend
Sprig & Fern Mapua
67 Aranui RdGreat atmosphere (family friendly, may have live music) & great selection of Sprig & Fern craft beers & hearty pub foods.
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry from Mapua wharf across to Rabbit Island beach & it's walking & riding trails. Bikes can be hired in Mapua for the day!
72 locals recommend
Rabbit island
Take the ferry from Mapua wharf across to Rabbit Island beach & it's walking & riding trails. Bikes can be hired in Mapua for the day!
Arts & Culture
Nelson's a small city, but has a done a good job of showcasing it's history and running interesting exhibitions. Worth a visit when you are visiting Nelson.
60 locals recommend
Nelson Provincial Museum
Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy StreetNelson's a small city, but has a done a good job of showcasing it's history and running interesting exhibitions. Worth a visit when you are visiting Nelson.