Nelson South
Nelson
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Popular places to visit
Nelson Hospital
Though Nelson Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson while you are here.
Nelson College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nelson College during your stay in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Victory Square
Explore the great outdoors at Victory Square, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fairfield Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairfield Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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 a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit to 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

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic
Top hotels in Nelson South

The Hotel Nelson
The room was spotless and the facilities were great.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Staff pleasant. Room clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Admirals Motor Inn
Feiendly
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Quest Nelson
We had an unexpected late check in and early go and couldn’t have been more helpful with everything!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Tides Hotel
It was a funky and fun room. Happy hour was a nice surprise. But when it says thay we had a private hot tub. There was not one. Disappointed!
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson South

Toi Toi
Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Trafalgar Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Washington Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Washington Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.

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.

Britannia Heights
Britannia Heights might not have many top sights, but Natureland Zoo and Trafalgar Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Moana
While Moana might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.

Beachville
While Beachville might 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 Queens Gardens.

