Guidebook for Nelson
Food Scene
It's the closest restaurant and French! Lovely crepes and a-la-carte menu.
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La Gourmandise
276 Hardy StIt's the closest restaurant and French! Lovely crepes and a-la-carte menu.
New Asia Restaurant
279 Hardy StBest steak in town. Fast and friendly service.
Mediterranean style menu including pizza, always busy and a food warehouse to fill your pantry too.
Comida - Pizza Paella & Pasta
Mediterranean style menu including pizza, always busy and a food warehouse to fill your pantry too.
Cafe Max
136 Hardy StreetAuthentic Spanish tapas. Incredibly good value and delicious. A varied menu.
Asian fusion style food. Salt and pepper squid is a must. A great place to meet friends for a drink and a bite. Outdoor space for drinks on a balmy night and just below the Cathedral church steps.
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Harrys Nelson Restaurant & Bar
296 Trafalgar StAsian fusion style food. Salt and pepper squid is a must. A great place to meet friends for a drink and a bite. Outdoor space for drinks on a balmy night and just below the Cathedral church steps.
Halifax Cafe
28 Halifax StHappy service and great coffee!
Fresh cabinet food with a good selection for vegetarians. Part of the newly renovated Suter Gallery and set amongst the beautiful Queen's Gardens.
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The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StFresh cabinet food with a good selection for vegetarians. Part of the newly renovated Suter Gallery and set amongst the beautiful Queen's Gardens.
Choose from fresh cabinet food or a-la-carte menu. On the sunny side of Hardy Street and always a great spot to sit and watch the world go by.
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Lambretta's Cafe Bar
204 Hardy StChoose from fresh cabinet food or a-la-carte menu. On the sunny side of Hardy Street and always a great spot to sit and watch the world go by.
One of our top recommendations. The food from this cafe is always good. Lovely service and Sublime coffee! Right beside the Matai River.
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River Kitchen Nelson
81 Trafalgar StOne of our top recommendations. The food from this cafe is always good. Lovely service and Sublime coffee! Right beside the Matai River.
Broccoli Row
132 Collingwood StVegetarian and oh so delicious!
Known as The best restaurant in Nelson. Haven't dined here for a while but we're always hearing good comments. Bookings essential!
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Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StKnown as The best restaurant in Nelson. Haven't dined here for a while but we're always hearing good comments. Bookings essential!
Sublime Coffee
211 Haven RdWe love the roast of Sublime Coffee.
Masa's Restaurant & Sake Bar
306 Hardy StExcellent Japanese restaurant with great dumplings and sushi.
Open for lunch weekdays and dinner Friday night. Often there is live entertainment on Friday night too. Beautiful location on the waterfront and very reasonably priced. This is an incorporated society so be sure to sign in when you first arrive.
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The Boathouse Society
326 Wakefield QuayOpen for lunch weekdays and dinner Friday night. Often there is live entertainment on Friday night too. Beautiful location on the waterfront and very reasonably priced. This is an incorporated society so be sure to sign in when you first arrive.
The Baker's Coffee Shop
105 Collingwood StFab-u-lous pastries. Small and intimate.
Prego Mediterranean Foods
90 Collingwood StParks & Nature
Beautiful and peaceful Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the Japanese Garden.
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Königinnen-Gärten
Beautiful and peaceful Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the Japanese Garden.
A brisk 20 minute hike up well-maintained tracks (also suitable for pushchairs) will get you to the top of the geographical centre of NZ with expansive views of the region. Many pathways lead in various directions including down the other side into the Maitai Valley.
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Centre of New Zealand Monument
A brisk 20 minute hike up well-maintained tracks (also suitable for pushchairs) will get you to the top of the geographical centre of NZ with expansive views of the region. Many pathways lead in various directions including down the other side into the Maitai Valley.
Find yourself beside the Maitai River and follow the walkway for kms up the Valley. A great nature walk/run which starts just two blocks from the front door.
Maitai Valley Road
Maitai Valley RoadFind yourself beside the Maitai River and follow the walkway for kms up the Valley. A great nature walk/run which starts just two blocks from the front door.
Essentials
New World Nelson
Gloucester StreetFreshChoice Nelson
69 Collingwood StLife Pharmacy Prices
296 Hardy StMedical and Injury Centre
98 Waimea RdNelson City Medical Centre
125 Collingwood StShopping
A must do when staying in Nelson. Saturday only 8am-1pm.
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Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StA must do when staying in Nelson. Saturday only 8am-1pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
The closest pub is just around the corner! No tv's, no pokies. Usually live music until midnight on the weekend. BBQ on Sunday nights.
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Sprig & Fern Hardy Street
280 Hardy StThe closest pub is just around the corner! No tv's, no pokies. Usually live music until midnight on the weekend. BBQ on Sunday nights.
Great menu and $20 roast on Sunday nights and other good value and quality meals available. Generic wine list but a busy and vibrant venue with live music over the weekend. Macs beer. Try the non-alc sodas for something different.
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The Vic Mac's Brewbar
281 Trafalgar StGreat menu and $20 roast on Sunday nights and other good value and quality meals available. Generic wine list but a busy and vibrant venue with live music over the weekend. Macs beer. Try the non-alc sodas for something different.