A day out in Nelson
Nelson is in Nelson, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 8 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Abel Tasman and Cable Bay. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Nelson
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
NZ$28 · Tahunanui · about 90 min
Wild costume art plus vintage cars.
Centre of New Zealand walk
Free · Botanical Hill · about 60 min
Short climb to the "centre of NZ" marker.
Founders Heritage Park
NZ$10 · Founders Park · about 75 min
Historic village with a brewery.
Tahunanui Beach
Free · Tahunanui · about 120 min
Wide sandy beach with a playground.
Nelson Saturday Market
Free · City · about 75 min
Crafts, produce and food in Montgomery Square.
The Suter Art Gallery
Free · City · about 60 min
Free gallery beside Queens Gardens.
The Grampians Reserve
Free · City · about 90 min
Steep forest walks with views over the city and Tasman Bay.
Maitai River Walkway
Free · City · about 60 min
A riverside path for walking or cycling, starting near the city.
Free things to do in Nelson
- Tahunanui Beach (Tahunanui): Wide sandy beach with a playground.
- Centre of New Zealand walk (Botanical Hill): Short climb to the "centre of NZ" marker.
- Nelson Saturday Market (City): Crafts, produce and food in Montgomery Square.
- The Suter Art Gallery (City): Free gallery beside Queens Gardens.
- The Grampians Reserve (City): Steep forest walks with views over the city and Tasman Bay.
- Maitai River Walkway (City): A riverside path for walking or cycling, starting near the city.
Where to eat
- Café lunch on Trafalgar Street (City, around NZ$25): Cafés in the centre.
- Dinner on Hardy Street (City, around NZ$50): Restaurants and craft beer.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Tahunanui Beach · step-free · pram-friendly
- The Suter Art Gallery · step-free
- World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum · step-free · pram-friendly
- Founders Heritage Park · step-free · pram-friendly
- Maitai River Walkway · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Nelson
Abel Tasman
- Abel Tasman water taxi and walk (NZ$80): Golden beaches and coastal track by water taxi from Kaiteriteri.
Cable Bay
- Cable Bay (Free): Boulder beach and clifftop walk a short drive north of Nelson.
Typical weather in Nelson
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 23°C | 6 |
| April | 7°C | 18°C | 7 |
| July | 2°C | 13°C | 8 |
| October | 7°C | 18°C | 7 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.