Nelson South Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Nelson College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around 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 the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Top hotels in Nelson South
The Hotel Nelson
Very clean and proximity to city was great.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Immaculate, well-equipped room; great service and location (15-minute walk from CBD).
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Admirals Motor Inn
Very hospitable and helpful. Good room high standards.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Townhouse Haven - Modern, Spa, close to Nelson Central! Pets welcome.
Was a great stay. Probably best place have found in Nelson, awesome
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
We found the parking situation annoying. The information at booking is that “parking available” which translated to parking is $15. Then, after parking and paying the fee we found out there was free parking at the rear of the building.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A good hotel but nothing really outstanding
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson South
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Trafalgar Park.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Queens Gardens.
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Provincial Museum.
