Take in the beachside beauty of Nelson
Enjoy the area's culture, cathedral and museums with a rental holiday home in Nelson. This city's parks, cafes and shopping draw many visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Nelson
Do you want to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Nelson a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Natureland Zoo (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Founders Heritage Park (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Nelson Golf Links (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Pic's Peanut Butter World (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Greenacres Golf Course (7.1 mi / 11.5 km)
- Seifried Estate Winery (9 mi / 14.5 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Nelson
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Nelson is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Queens Gardens (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Kina Peninsula (13.7 mi / 22 km)
- Wairau River (25.4 mi / 40.8 km)
- Nelson Provincial Museum (0.2 mi / 0.4 km)
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
Seasonal weather in Nelson
If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, January, February, March and December are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 16°C.
Transport options to and around Nelson
Fly into Nelson (NSN), the closest airport, located 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is 34.6 mi (55.6 km) away.