Things to Do in Nelson

Things to see and do in Nelson, Nelson highlights, Nelson activities and attractions, and points of interest in Nelson - the ALL NEW Jasons Nelson Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Nelson.

Wineries
Most of the local wineries are en route from Nelson to Motueka, including Ruby Bay, Denton, Seifrieds, Moutere and Neudorf. Nelson and Motueka visitor centres can provide maps and details.
Abel Tasman Wilson's Experience
Plenty of options for single or multi-day trips with Vista Cruise and Vigour Water Taxi services, walking, sea kayaking and the only beachfront lodges within the boundaries of the Park. Be as adventurous or relaxed as you want.
The World of WearableArt & Collectable Cars Museum
Two galleries, a retail shop, café and painting gallery. The World of WearableArt (WOW) gallery showcases garments from the historic World of WearableArt garment collection. The Collectable Car gallery features an array of beautifully restored classic cars, including vehicles from the late 19th century through to present day.
The Suter Te Arotaoi o Whakatu
Adjoining the Queens Gardens on Bridge Street is one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected art galleries. It houses a collection bequeathed by Bishop Andrew Burn Suter, Nelson’s second bishop (1866-91) as well as a craft shop and café.
Founders Historic Park
Original and replica colonial buildings, vintage vehicles, a windmill and playground, with a café/organic brewery, leadlighter and bakery on site. Next door are the Miyazu Japanese Gardens.
Simply New Zealand
Go shopping for unique New Zealand products at Simply New Zealand - the Great New Zealand Shop. Shop for New Zealand gifts, jewellery, handicrafts and souvenirs and clothing. They will ship your shopping to all parts of the world.
Isel House
This stately stone mansion stands in the grounds of Isel Park at nearby Stoke, and was built during the 1880s for Nelson's largest landowner, Thomas Marsden. The original Isel Cottage (c. 1848) stands to the rear of the main building. The home is open to the public and the beautiful gardens are well worth seeing.
Nelson Market
Hundreds of stalls every Saturday morning, including fruit and vegetables, gourmet food, arts and crafts, plants, clothing and jewellery.
Nelson Provincial Museum
Located on the corner of Hardy and Trafalgar Streets in Nelson, the museum has displays, archives and photos documenting Maori history and the early days of European settlement, and an agricultural museum.
Nelson Botanic Gardens
The gardens feature a lookout at the top of Botanical Hill, calculated to be New Zealand's geographical centre.
Taste Nelson Festival
A celebration of the region’s food and drink.
Rabbit Island
Some 20km west of Nelson, this beautiful 13km stretch of beach is backed by forest. The bridge to the island closes after 9pm.
Mount Richmond Forest Park
In the steep hills to the east of town lies the Dun Mountain Walkway and a wilderness area.

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