Bishopdale Travel Guide
Nelson
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Popular places to visit
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Nelson Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Bishopdale
The Hotel Nelson
Clean rooms. Great location. Very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Quest Nelson
Strongly recommend this hotel in the centre of Nelson right downtown with lots of restaurants in walking distance. Staff was extremely friendly. Rooms are large and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tides Hotel
Fantastic fun and funky design. A lovely clean room.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Room was clean, and close to the beach
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Excellent room....helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Hotel is in a great location for exploring Nelson, we parked on the street outside the hotel which was free and was always able to find a space Rooms are quite dated but were clean and comfortable and a good size. We were really disappointed to find the pool closed for maintenance whilst we stayed ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bishopdale
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to Burrell Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Burrell Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like Nelson Golf Links and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
