Wakatu
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 a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit 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.
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.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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.
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 Wakatu
The Hotel Nelson
The room was spotless and the facilities were great.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 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
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Wonderful place. Clean and comfortable. Easy check-in. We used the washer and dryer with great satisfaction. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Spotless room, very nice staff, everything nearby, perfect location for a stay in Nelson!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.
Bishopdale
While there might not be top attractions in Bishopdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
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.
Enner Glynn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enner Glynn and surrounding area, you can visit World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
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.
