Wakatu
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Hospital
Though Nelson Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson while you are here.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a trip to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Nelson Market during your trip to Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Codgers Mountain Bike Park
Explore the great outdoors at Codgers Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Wakatu Hotel Deals
Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
The house is absolutely beautiful and the property is very private. We wished we could take the house “home” with us. The hosts were very accommodating and extremely helpful when one of our party couldn’t travel due to a family emergency. We definitely would recommend the house to friends.
Reviewed on 12 December 2025
Pinnacle Apartment - Affordable Nelson Apartment with 2 Bedrooms & Views!
My wife and I spent 4 nights here. Views are lovely and very central down the hill. It's in-between Nelson and The Stoke/Richmond area. Quiet.
Reviewed on 29 August 2021
The Hotel Nelson
Problem w toilet
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Tides Hotel
Nice outlook from the room.
Reviewed on 23 December 2025
The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
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 there might not be top attractions in Bishopdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Toi Toi
Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Enner Glynn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enner Glynn and surrounding area, you can visit Isel Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Moana
While Moana might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Wakatu
- Places of interest
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- Tahunanui Beach Reserve
- Trafalgar Park
- Mapua Wharf
- Richmond Mall
- Nelson Hospital
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Nelson Market
- Neudorf
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Nelson College
- Tasman Golf Club
- Skydive Abel Tasman
- Queens Gardens
- Founders Heritage Park
- Kina Peninsula
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Motueka District Museum
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- Kahurangi Estate
- Mount Richmond
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson Golf Links
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Hoglund Art Glass
- The Suter
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Burrell Park
- Victory Square
- Seifried Estate Winery
