Local Attractions
Local Attractions & Activities all within 20 mins of Nelson City.
Activities we recommend:
The Nelson National Car Museum is well worth a visit: relive your memories of your grandad’s car, your first car and your dream car! 150 immaculate cars from more than 100 years of motoring.
The Nelson region is home to 25 Cellar Doors and 8 Breweries. So many choices. Why not book and tour and visit them all!
The largest fenced sanctuary in the South Island, creating 690 hectares of safety from introduced predators so our native species’ can again flourish. A community-led project, the Sanctuary provides many opportunities to reconnect with nature and observe/support conservation in action.
Tahunanui Beach is home to many kitesurfers, with a North-facing beach, protected bay and afternoon sea breeze, making for ideal conditions. We can offer advice or book for any skill level.
Take the time to walk through a historical village of character buildings set in beautiful well-established gardens. Explore displays of Nelson’s heritage, learn the stories of our local people and meet the working artisans. Playground, displays, crafts, vintage transport, cafe, railway station and train rides.
Natureland has a mix of exotic, domestic and native animals. It’s a fun family-friendly outing for everyone to enjoy, within an easy walk of Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.
Pro Karts is exhilarating with an outdoor race circuit, with the newest addition of the Pro Combat Laser Tag. Within an easy walk of Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.
