Title: Maitai Travel Guide: Best of Maitai, Nelson Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Maitai](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitai-Hotels.d693056765483057152.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Maitai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maitai.d693056765483057152.Car-Hire-Guide)[Maitai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitai.d693056765483057152.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maitai Travel Guide ## Nelson ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056765483057152/f54ae218-b0da-4a9d-ac5e-3394447973ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Maitai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nelson travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson.dx2600) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Centre of New Zealand Monument 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Centre-Of-New-Zealand-Monument-Maitai.d553248635754717969.Attraction) #### Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brook-Waimarama-Sanctuary-Nelson.d553248635975478023.Attraction) #### Botanical Reserve Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanical-Reserve-Maitai.d553248621526967093.Attraction) #### Waahi Taakaro Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waahi-Taakaro-Golf-Club-Maitai.d553248621561636520.Attraction) #### Trafalgar Park 4/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trafalgar-Park-The-Wood.d6219593.Attraction) #### Christ Church Cathedral 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-Cathedral-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112786.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44732155/0f9e1ee4-6216-4b13-873a-b0f7dac5b649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing £1,528 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/abel-tasman-national-park-helicopter-flight-with-landing.a44732155.activity-details) ![Epic Skydive over Abel Tasman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45277787/3962422c-979c-4272-858b-55d4df1ba32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman £367 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/18.a45277787.activity-details) [See all activities in Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Maitai ![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/3649c2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Nelson 40 Waimea Road Nelson £67 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great staff , clean room and good location Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![The Beachcomber Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519240/171d22b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beachcomber Hotel 23 Beach Road Nelson £75 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (661 reviews) Was a really nice place to stay. Will certainly want to come stay here again Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=519240&PinnedHotelID=519240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Quest Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10460000/10454000/10453938/6e4a4c13_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Nelson 108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson £74 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews) Really nice rooms that have laundry facilities and kitchen facilities in the unit. This hotel is in a great area of Nelson with good restaurants just a walk away. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10453938&PinnedHotelID=10453938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Tides Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/914195c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tides Hotel 66 Trafalgar Street Nelson £77 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Artistic place, clean, properly equipped, washing machine and dryer. Excellent restaurant Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=922058&PinnedHotelID=922058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1548300/1548234/e6df13ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island £80 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ... 9/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews) Room was comfortable and clean. Not a lot of amenities but good for a one night stay. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=1548234&PinnedHotelID=1548234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056765483057152) ![Rutherford Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/31762ce1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rutherford Hotel Nelson Trafalgar Square Nelson £103 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews) Very professional staff. Beautiful hotel. Nice breakfast buffet. They stored our suitcases free of charge for four days while we tramped the trails. Would definitely go back! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-The-Brook.dx693056754821824512) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bishopdale While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Bishopdale.dx693056748688994304) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Enner Glynn Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Enner-Glynn.dx693056751695519744) ![Panoramic Photo of Nelson Town Centre, the Harbour and the Coast, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724756/99facd5f-f6de-4eec-a03e-2c688c211ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nelson City Centre 4.5/5(8 area reviews) Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Nelson-City-Centre.dx553248633981724756) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nelson South 4.5/5(5 area reviews) 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. 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