Tahunanui Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Tahunanui
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
Arrow Motel Apartments
Very friendly staff at check in and very helpful
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Place was great. Clean and tidy, just wish the shower space is a bit bigger. Easy to find. Car parking was alright.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Beaches Nelson
Great place, great location but we found it a little noisy throughout the night. Otherwise, fantastic stay.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Holiday Parks are what they are, but we had a nice stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Balmoral Motel
Parking was good had a space for each room, Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room were clean and spacious, close to beach and restaurant which is a bonus , Only negative was I had a downstairs room and could hear all the nose from the upstairs room maybe more rugs or insulation needed between ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
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.
