Wakatu Travel Guide
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Top hotels in Wakatu
Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
A wonderful stay at this beautiful house. A home away from home!If you don’t mind a short drive to get to the beach and into town, I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Very clean and proximity to city was great.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like Nelson Golf Links and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
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 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 Nelson Provincial Museum.
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.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Provincial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
