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.
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.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson with a stop at Botanical Reserve. 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.
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
Maitai Hotel Deals
The Hotel Nelson
Last minute reservation, communication great, room very comfortable.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Had to watch for taking a extra charge
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Quest Nelson
Nice room and comfortable bed. A bit noisy at times outside. Also the layout of our particular apartment was a bit weird.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Room was great but they close at 5pm so you can’t ask anybody for anything also the restaurant and bar was closed on the Monday night
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Beautiful room - clean, quiet and modern. Great location.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Tides Hotel
A quirky hotel with psychodelic, brightly coloured door numbers, loo seats, waste bins and art! Conveniently placed just on the edge of Nelson, easily walkable into the town centre. There was a notice in the room about happy hour which lasted all afternoon and we had 2 glasses of wine at about 5.00. ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Enner Glynn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enner Glynn and surrounding area, you can visit World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Greenmeadows Park.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.
Bishopdale
While there might not be top attractions in Bishopdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Codgers Mountain Bike Park.
The Wood
If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.
Nelson South
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.
