Wakatu
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 a fun-filled day at Founders Heritage Park during your visit 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
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.
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.
Nelson College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nelson College during your stay in Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Nelson: Helicopter Flight with Mountain Landing & Bay Views
From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic
Wakatu Hotel Deals
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 Jan 14, 2026
The Hotel Nelson
The room was spotless and the facilities were great.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Quest Nelson
Staff very good from reception to room servicing. Two good mirrors in room.Good shower. Desk Table Chairs and Kitchen all good. Central city position. Short wak to supermarket cafs and restaurants. Parking if you need it. Sunny room with views.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Fantastic place to stay, bigger complex than we thought. Room was nice, staff were pleasant. Couple of pubs and a nice cafe basically all next door. Would stay again!
Reviewed on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2026
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 Nelson Provincial Museum.
Toi Toi
Toi Toi might not have many top sights, but Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Trafalgar Park 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 Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Provincial Museum.
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.
