Wakatu Travel Guide
Nelson
Popular places to visit
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.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to 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 Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Codgers Mountain Bike Park
Explore the great outdoors at Codgers Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Top hotels in Wakatu
The Hotel Nelson
Problem w toilet
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Welcome check in, car parking on site, spacious room, clean, well equipped, quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and clean. Will be back
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Tides Hotel
Nice outlook from the room.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Quest Nelson
Spotless tidy good sized room, well located right in the edge of the CBD
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wakatu
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Tahunanui
Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Isel Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
