Nelson Airport 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
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 Nelson Airport
The Hotel Nelson
cleanliness & friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Clean, neat
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
It was so handy to have access to a washer and dryer. Plus, we were upgraded to their biggest apartment. Reception was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Tides Hotel
Up to date rooms. Very clean and Friendly staff. But the walls are thin I could here everything all night from the corridor and the rooms either side of me very hard to sleep unfortunately
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Harbourside Lodge
Clean and tidy, it had everything we needed. Continental breakfast provided. Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson Airport
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.
Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Trafalgar Park.
