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.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit 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.
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.
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.
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
Nice place to stay. Great location, easy walk into the central city shopping/dining area.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
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 Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
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
- Founders Heritage Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nelson Hospital
- Nelson Market
- Queens Gardens
- Codgers Mountain Bike Park
- Neudorf
- Centre of New Zealand Monument
- Tasman Golf Club
- Nelson College
- Skydive Abel Tasman
- Kina Peninsula
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens
- Motueka District Museum
- Mount Richmond
- Greenacres Golf Course
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Seifried Estate Winery
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
- Nelson Golf Links
- Kahurangi Estate
- Hoglund Art Glass
- South Pacific Distillery
- Pic's Peanut Butter World
- Burrell Park
- Victory Square
