The Brook Travel Guide
Nelson





Popular places to visit

Christ Church Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Christ Church Cathedral. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Codgers Mountain Bike Park
Explore the great outdoors at Codgers Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar 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.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Things to do

Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
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Other neighbourhoods around The Brook

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 Christ Church Cathedral.

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.

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.

Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.

Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Market.

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.