Britannia Heights 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.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
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 College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Britannia Heights
The Wheelhouse Inn
Bedrooms and lobby area all urgently need curtains. First priority in any accommodation is getting a good nights sleep which we didn’t due to the lack of curtains. With the missing curtains addressed it would be 5* as a great place with fantastic views.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Hotel Nelson
good
Reviewed on 20 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
Excellent, staff also worked with me very well long distance on change/ refund
Reviewed on 21 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
Other neighbourhoods around Britannia Heights
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
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.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens.
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.
