Guidebook for Nelson
Food Scene
Authentic French feel, traditional 3 course meal option (a bit more expensive) or filled Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) at unbeatable prices.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
La Gourmandise
276 Hardy StAuthentic French feel, traditional 3 course meal option (a bit more expensive) or filled Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) at unbeatable prices.
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StExpensive, but we think the food is Excellent.
Ethnic ambience, vegan and vegetarian food.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StEthnic ambience, vegan and vegetarian food.
Distinctively South American feel, lively atmosphere, a quirky spot, tasted food veggie friendly.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StDistinctively South American feel, lively atmosphere, a quirky spot, tasted food veggie friendly.
Crusty Levain bread, especially the walnut loaf in Tuesday’s. Also a cafe.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
The Swedish Bakery & Cafe
54 Bridge StCrusty Levain bread, especially the walnut loaf in Tuesday’s. Also a cafe.
Kush Coffee
5 Church StGreat coffee, very popular hence can get a bit noisy!
Hungarian bakery, good coffee and pastries. A bit off the beaten track hence nice and quiet.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
The Baker's Coffee Shop
105 Collingwood StHungarian bakery, good coffee and pastries. A bit off the beaten track hence nice and quiet.
Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StIconic Nelson market, local produce and crafts.
Great Breakfasts, cosy, friendly, very close in the pedestrianised area oppos8te c.athedral steps.
Sweet As Cafe
270 Trafalgar StGreat Breakfasts, cosy, friendly, very close in the pedestrianised area oppos8te c.athedral steps.
Great coffee, cheese scones, early breakfasts, 8a.m. On weekdays, 7.00 on Saturdays right next to the market.
Yaza! Cafe Bar & Venue
117 Hardy StGreat coffee, cheese scones, early breakfasts, 8a.m. On weekdays, 7.00 on Saturdays right next to the market.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Kiwi art in a scenic river location. Nice cafe too.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StIconic Kiwi art in a scenic river location. Nice cafe too.
Interesting original buildings, vintage war plane, Woking model railway, cafe/restaurant.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai DriveInteresting original buildings, vintage war plane, Woking model railway, cafe/restaurant.
Christ Church
1 Trafalgar SquareAttractive interior, concerts.
Parks & Nature
5 minutes to a lovely walking trail through some native bush. You can either do a 40 minute loop or take a longer circuit. Enjoy walking through the beautiful terraces in the grounds of iconic Fairfield House.
Fairfield House, Nelson
48 Van Diemen St5 minutes to a lovely walking trail through some native bush. You can either do a 40 minute loop or take a longer circuit. Enjoy walking through the beautiful terraces in the grounds of iconic Fairfield House.
Walking ot low tide, swimming at high tide and The Beach Cafe. Stand Up paddle boards for hire.
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
70 Beach RdWalking ot low tide, swimming at high tide and The Beach Cafe. Stand Up paddle boards for hire.
Golden Bay
Essentials
FreshChoice Nelson
69 Collingwood StBenge & Co Green Grocers - NELSON
60 Montgomery SquareFruit and veg and more
Entertainment & Activities
State Cinemas Nelson
91 Trafalgar StNice for early evening drink looking out to sea, or lunch time. Check opening times.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
The Boathouse Society
326 Wakefield QuayNice for early evening drink looking out to sea, or lunch time. Check opening times.