Stoke Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
Isel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Isel Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
McCashin's Brewery
You can take time to visit McCashin's Brewery during your travels to Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Pic's Peanut Butter World
Enjoy an outing to Pic's Peanut Butter World during your stay in Nelson. While in this quaint area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Marsden Recreation Ground
Explore the great outdoors at Marsden Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Greenmeadows Park
Explore the great outdoors at Greenmeadows Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
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
Top hotels in Stoke
Saxton Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Hotel Nelson
We liked this spot we had a car, lots of parking. Reception was respectful and greeted us every time we walked in the front door. Rooms were awesome little balcony and cute supplied kitchen. Pool and restaurant had a huge breakfast that’s included if you request it. We did. But the four days we were ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Very comfortable 1-bedroom suite including bed, pillows and recliner seats. Ideal location for Tahunanui Beach and for driving to Nelson, Mapua and Richmond. Loved the pool. Great you don’t get automatic servicing - just opt in for any day or get any supplies from cleaning staff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Quest Nelson
Clean, spacious room. Ideally located close to city centre and restaurants.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Tides Hotel
Clean room with a very comfortable bed, and a nice outdoor seating area (which unfortunately we were too late to use). Very close to the town centre.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Third time staying at the Rutherford. Never disappoints.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stoke
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Nelson Airport
When in Nelson Airport, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Isel Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
