Guidebook for Nelson
Sightseeing
Nelson's Landmark cathedral. This site was first used for a church in 1842. The building of the first Nelson cathedral established Nelson as a city in 1858. The current stone cathedral was built in 1925 as a replacement for the earlier, wooden cathedral. It is used as a place of worship and as the centre of many community and civic events. It has absolutely beautiful, unique acoustics and an elaborate, English gothic design.
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Christ Church
1 Trafalgar SquareNelson's Landmark cathedral. This site was first used for a church in 1842. The building of the first Nelson cathedral established Nelson as a city in 1858. The current stone cathedral was built in 1925 as a replacement for the earlier, wooden cathedral. It is used as a place of worship and as the centre of many community and civic events. It has absolutely beautiful, unique acoustics and an elaborate, English gothic design.
Parks & Nature
This is a short 20-25 minute enjoyable walk up a gentle hill to the 'Centre of New Zealand'. At the top of this hill, surrounded by native trees and bush, you will discover a breathtaking view of the region as well as a monument with information about the area and the perfect place for fantastic photo-taking opportunities!
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Monumento al Centro de Nueva Zelanda
This is a short 20-25 minute enjoyable walk up a gentle hill to the 'Centre of New Zealand'. At the top of this hill, surrounded by native trees and bush, you will discover a breathtaking view of the region as well as a monument with information about the area and the perfect place for fantastic photo-taking opportunities!
Arts & Culture
A beautiful gallery with both fixed and changing exhibitions beside the beautiful 'Queen's Gardens'. There is also an excellent cafe here for you to enjoy a lovely, wholesome breakfast, brunch, lunch or simply coffee/tea and a treat.
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The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StA beautiful gallery with both fixed and changing exhibitions beside the beautiful 'Queen's Gardens'. There is also an excellent cafe here for you to enjoy a lovely, wholesome breakfast, brunch, lunch or simply coffee/tea and a treat.
Essentials
Very close and with everything you will need including wine/beer. This is a compact but excellent one-stop supermarket. 'New World' supermarket is also within a few minutes' drive if preferred to Countdown.
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Countdown Stoke
12 Main Rd StokeVery close and with everything you will need including wine/beer. This is a compact but excellent one-stop supermarket. 'New World' supermarket is also within a few minutes' drive if preferred to Countdown.
Food Scene
Nelson's iconic Boat Shed Cafe is our absolute favourite restaurant. You must try the 'Trust the Chef' for lunch or dinner. It is amazing! The view is outstanding, the staff are lovely and the food is completely divine.
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The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayNelson's iconic Boat Shed Cafe is our absolute favourite restaurant. You must try the 'Trust the Chef' for lunch or dinner. It is amazing! The view is outstanding, the staff are lovely and the food is completely divine.
A lovely cafe to go to for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee/tea with beautiful food and located only a few minutes from our apartment.
Crusoe's Cafe & Bar
671 Main Road StokeA lovely cafe to go to for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee/tea with beautiful food and located only a few minutes from our apartment.
A wonderful Cafe with fabulous food and coffee created with local produce. There is a beautiful Italian Petroncini roaster sitting proudly in the corner which produces award winning coffee. Artworks that celebrate the art of coffee are also displayed on the walls. The Coffee Factory have an extensive cabinet full of freshly made food that ranges from gourmet pies to rice noodle cakes. All food is prepared and made on-site including all bread and delicious treats.
Also available is a smorgasbord of coffee including Organic, Decaffeinated and a selection of our Pomeroy’s House Blends. Just moments the Great Taste Cycle Trail, we are sure you will love The Coffee Factory!
The Coffee Factory - Pomeroys Coffee and Tea Co.
16 Elms StA wonderful Cafe with fabulous food and coffee created with local produce. There is a beautiful Italian Petroncini roaster sitting proudly in the corner which produces award winning coffee. Artworks that celebrate the art of coffee are also displayed on the walls. The Coffee Factory have an extensive cabinet full of freshly made food that ranges from gourmet pies to rice noodle cakes. All food is prepared and made on-site including all bread and delicious treats.
Also available is a smorgasbord of coffee including Organic, Decaffeinated and a selection of our Pomeroy’s House Blends. Just moments the Great Taste Cycle Trail, we are sure you will love The Coffee Factory!
Everything Else
This is the place where you will find information on all areas that you would like to explore within the Nelson/Tasman region and activities that you would like to try as well as anything else you may need to know! A fantastic place to visit that will inspire you with lots of wonderful plans for your holiday!
Nelson i-SITE station
This is the place where you will find information on all areas that you would like to explore within the Nelson/Tasman region and activities that you would like to try as well as anything else you may need to know! A fantastic place to visit that will inspire you with lots of wonderful plans for your holiday!