Title: The Wood Travel Guide: Best of The Wood, Nelson Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Wood](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Wood-Nelson-Hotels.0-n693056776309243904-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[The Wood Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Wood.d693056776309243904.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Wood Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Wood.d693056776309243904.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Wood Travel Guide ## Nelson ![Beautiful waterfalls in the green nature, Wainui Falls, Abel Tasman, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056776309243904/e62ee4c3-2671-4114-b3e8-4e5bede57ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Wood Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nelson travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson.dx2600) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trafalgar-Park-The-Wood.d6219593.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Founders-Heritage-Park-The-Wood.d6112798.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/World-Of-Wearable-Art-And-Collectable-Cars-Annesbrook.d6112804.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natureland-Zoo-Tahunanui.d6312483.Attraction) #### Nelson Market You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Market-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112788.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-Cathedral-Nelson-City-Centre.d6112786.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £363 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/18.a45277787.activity-details) ![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 £1,512 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/abel-tasman-national-park-helicopter-flight-with-landing.a44732155.activity-details) ![From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44720686/2cb60041-3e48-475f-b6e0-40b5eda147ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight £1,814 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-nelson-marlborough-sounds-scenic-helicopter-flight.a44720686.activity-details) [See all activities in Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in The Wood ![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 £65 12 Apr - 13 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! (1,000 reviews) Lovely place to stay Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=922058&PinnedHotelID=922058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) ![DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5130000/5121600/5121560/6ed51d9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments 43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson £60 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,405 reviews) Very nice place for a few nights Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=5121560&PinnedHotelID=5121560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) ![The Sails Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229800/7229757/f4948786_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sails Nelson 7 Trafalgar Street Nelson £87 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (723 reviews) Perfect stay, easy check in, lovely room. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=7229757&PinnedHotelID=7229757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) ![Kings Gate Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20120000/20114900/20114814/20dfe16f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kings Gate Motel 21 Trafalgar St, The Wood Nelson £104 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Trafalgar Park and Anzac Park are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (131 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=20114814&PinnedHotelID=20114814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) ![Riverlodge Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16233300/16233286/f124f0fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverlodge Nelson 31 Collingwood Street Nelson £67 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trafalgar Park and The Suter are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (139 reviews) Good location very reasonable prices Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=16233286&PinnedHotelID=16233286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) ![Tasman Bay Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5630000/5628900/5628857/08f08f74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Bay Backpackers 10 Weka Street Nelson £40 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trafalgar Park and The Suter are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews) Great place to stay staff are friendly and very helpful.. they have thought of everything Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=5628857&PinnedHotelID=5628857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693056776309243904) [See all 473 properties in The Wood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=693056776309243904) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Nelson-City-Centre.dx553248633981724756) ![Aerial view from the Center of New Zealand, Nelson, aerial photography of Nelson, drone image New Zealand, centre of New Zealand in nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693056779377516544/4d13c510-7c5a-4b45-a40d-90f53502f9cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Port Nelson While Port Nelson may 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 Montgomery Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Port-Nelson.dx693056779377516544) ![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) ### Beachville Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Montgomery Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Beachville.dx693056745806307328) ![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) ### Stepneyville While Stepneyville may 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 Nelson Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Stepneyville.dx553248635976385919) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Washington-Valley.dx693056760697262080) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Nelson-South.dx553248621526970911) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # The Wood Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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