Top of the South

Travel Guide

Picton Harbour featuring a bay or harbor, sailing and a marina

Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor

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Where to stay

Things to do

Where to stay in Top of the South

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.

At the very top of the South Island of New Zealand lies Wharariki Beach, one of the most unspoilt beaches you'll find anywhere in the country and a real highlight on our recent trip up North.

If you make a visit to well known Abel Tasman National Park, be sure to go slightly further north and include a stop at this magnificent part of New Zealand - particularly at sunrise or sunset

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Stoke

4/5(12 area reviews)

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Isel Park and McCashin's Brewery.

Quaint B&B with lovely garden. Great location to head to the wineries

Renwick

Wineries, restaurants, and gardens highlight some of the noteworthy features of Renwick. Make a stop by Renwick Museum or Bladen Cellar Door while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Blenheim CBD

If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, ASB Theatre Marlborough and Seymour Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

Picton Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

Picton Harbour

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

Ngarua Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Ngarua Caves, a lovely green space in Takaka Hill. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Trafalgar Park

Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Cloudy Bay Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cloudy Bay Vineyards during your travels to Rapaura. While you're here, you can savor the wineries.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre during your trip to Blenheim.