The Wood Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a visit to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson College
Explore the campus of Nelson College as part of your travels around Nelson. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in The Wood
Tides Hotel
Lovely, large and modern studio apt adjacent to the quaint original farmhouse and garden. The owners were great and very helpful. They let you do laundry for free
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Comfortable bed, easy check in.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Kings Gate Motel
Staff were great. Leaving a bag with them for a few days was a blessing while walking the Heaphy Track
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Sails Nelson
Clean, excellent shower and room serviced each day.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Riverlodge Nelson
The room is not insulated. Making it very hot in the summer. Nor is the room soundproofed from the room next door. We could hear the occupants next door at 4.30am in the morning & again at 11pm -12pm in the night. The internet for the television would cut out after 20 minutes.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tasman Bay Backpackers
Great place to stay staff are friendly and very helpful.. they have thought of everything
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Wood
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Victory Square.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Victory Square or Fairfield Park while you're exploring the area.
