Maitai Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Maitai
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 Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
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.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queens Gardens and Nelson Market.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
