The Wood Travel Guide
Nelson
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.
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.
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.
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 Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in The Wood
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
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Nice room with small kitchen and laundry. All the basics were provided including some coffee and milk. Located within easy walking distance of main shopping and dining area of Nelson. Not a pretty setting (roadside and parking) but good value.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Kings Gate Motel
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Sails Nelson
Friendly staff, large clean room
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Riverlodge Nelson
The room is not insulated. Making it very hot in the summer. Nor is the room soundproofed from the room next door. We could hear the occupants next door at 4.30am in the morning & again at 11pm -12pm in the night. The internet for the television would cut out after 20 minutes.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tasman Bay Backpackers
Great place to stay staff are friendly and very helpful.. they have thought of everything
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Wood
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queens Gardens and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson 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 Nelson Market.
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.
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.
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.
