Tahunanui 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.
Natureland Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Natureland Zoo during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Burrell Park
Explore the great outdoors at Burrell Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nelson Fun Park
Bring the family to Nelson Fun Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Paddy's Knob Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Paddy's Knob Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar 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
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Top hotels in Tahunanui
The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Beaches Nelson
Kitchen was fully equipped and the staff at reception was very kind, helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Excellent stay all new appliances, very comfy and clean beads, hot showers, very pleasant staff. Very close to the beach. Great for cooking, we loved it!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Arrow Motel Apartments
This is my second time staying here with my little girl. The rooms are perfect for us. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, close to the beach and natureland zoo etc. We will be back again!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Room was basic but very spacious, clean and comfortable, exactly what we needed. Full kitchen provided which was fantastic considering the affordable price. Very close to Nelson airport which is why we booked there. Great value, friendly staff and comfy bed.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Balmoral Motel
Welcoming staff spacious room close to beach
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tahunanui
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.
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.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Pacific Distillery and Natureland Zoo.
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.
