The Wood Travel Guide
Nelson

Visit The Wood
Stay near popular The Wood attractions
Things to do

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

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
Top hotels in The Wood

Tides Hotel

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
"close to bus hub"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Sails Nelson
"Highly recommend this place, it’s lovely. Well located with clean, comfortable rooms and quality amenities."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Kings Gate Motel
"Good, spacious unit layout, well equipped kitchen, comfortable seating and all the amenities required."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Riverlodge Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The Wood

Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Burrell Park while you're in town.

Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

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 Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.




