Maitai Travel Guide
Nelson
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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.
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.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
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
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!
Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Top hotels in Maitai
The Hotel Nelson
"Our stay was good with comfortable bed with 2 Queen beds in room gave less room for another chair if staying longer, otherwise we enjoyed our stay and dinner at the flames"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Tides Hotel
"All good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
"all good thank you"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"Another excellent stay, the staff are very friendly and helpful, across the road is the Tides Hotel in the same ownership where you can dine, the food is first class with great staff I would strongly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Harbourside Lodge
"The room was very clean and tidy…the lady on reception was very nice and helpful. The heatpump was on ready for our arrival and the bed was one of the most comfortable we have stayed on in a hotel/motel in a very long time x"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Sails Nelson
"Loved staying here at The Sails !! Comfy bed , great shower, lots of fresh airflow , cosy as in the chilly evening, big TV with satellite viewing , good coffee with either plunger or pod, fresh milk, well stocked kitchen for in- home style cooking . Free laundry facilities . Close to cbd and pretty ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Maitai
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.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Victory Square or Fairfield Park while you're exploring the area.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pic's Peanut Butter World and McCashin's Brewery.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victory Square and Natureland Zoo.
