Atawhai 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.
Miyazu Japanese Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Miyazu Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Top hotels in Atawhai
The Hotel Nelson
Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and efficient
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Comfortable bed / good service
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Quest Nelson
Everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Grateful
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A bit dated and shabby. The shower was mouldy the sink cracked and generally poor.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Tides Hotel
room was clean and spacious. Charging 15 dollars for motel parking seemed odd-just add the cost into the room. Breakfast was adequate-but not great. Good location-hip vibe-the decorating was well done
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Atawhai
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Trafalgar Park and Founders Heritage Park.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.
