Tahunanui Travel Guide
Nelson

Popular places to visit
Natureland Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Natureland Zoo during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nelson Fun Park
Bring the family to Nelson Fun Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Paddy's Knob Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Paddy's Knob Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Burrell Park
Explore the great outdoors at Burrell Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Top hotels in Tahunanui

The Beachcomber Hotel
Everything was perfect. Highly Recommend
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Arrow Motel Apartments
Comfortable stay great communication from the proprietor
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Place was great. Clean and tidy, just wish the shower space is a bit bigger. Easy to find. Car parking was alright.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Beaches Nelson
Great place, great location but we found it a little noisy throughout the night. Otherwise, fantastic stay.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Clean and spacious unit. Friendly staff. A great place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Balmoral Motel
Parking was good had a space for each room, Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room were clean and spacious, close to beach and restaurant which is a bonus , Only negative was I had a downstairs room and could hear all the nose from the upstairs room maybe more rugs or insulation needed between ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tahunanui

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.

Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Montgomery Square.

Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.

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 Market.

Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Montgomery Square.

