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Botanical Reserve
Nelson Botanical Garden has a large rugby field. On May 14, 1870, the first rugby match in New Zealand was held here, with Nelson Rugby Club beating the Nelson College Lily team 2–0. Visitors can stroll through the garden and enjoy the plants. You can also walk your dog here and relax. Please keep your dog on a leash.Nelson · 1.2 km from downtown
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Nelson · 1.3 km from downtown
Queen's Gardens
This garden is scenic and features a large pond where you can feed ducks. The trees are lush, including redwoods, Norfolk pines, and Atlas cedars.Nelson · 638m from downtown
Founders Heritage Park
Nelson · 1.5 km from downtown
State Cinemas Nelson
Nelson · 41m from downtown
Miyazu Japanese Garden
Nelson · 1.8 km from downtown
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Nelson · 4 km from downtown
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Get up close and personal with the world's largest toothed predator - the giant sperm whale - for a thrilling experience. If you're lucky, you'll have the chance to see rare dusky dolphins, Hector's dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and other animals during the voyage. Visitors will take a professional Cruise deep into the Pacific Ocean to get up close and personal with large marine mammals such as humpback whales and killer whales, and experience the grandeur and mystery of marine life. The Cruise is equipped with professional Guide to provide visitors with detailed introductions to the habits and ecological environment of marine life, and enhance their awareness of marine protection. In addition, the Cruise also provides a comfortable viewing platform and rest area to ensure that every visitor can enjoy an unforgettable sea trip.New Zealand · Kaikoura
Tahunanui Beach Playground
Nelson · 3.1 km from downtown
Nelson Classic Car Museum
The World Clothing Art and Antique Car Museum is located in Nelson, New Zealand, and is famous for its unique clothing shows and vintage cars. The museum houses many excellent works from previous world fashion art exhibitions and dozens of classic classic cars. Many tourists come to Nelson to visit this museum.Nelson · 4.8 km from downtown
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What travelers say about Nelson
TodemmyMay 21, 2020
5.0
We were here last year to see the Virtual Worlds exhibition so I knew we couldn’t miss the Alice in Wonderland exhibition this year! The exhibition was amazing! The scarecrows from the other different businesses and teams were awesome too! Can’t wait to see what next year has in store!
Botanical Reserve
王海娃子November 22, 2019
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Japanese gardens are always so orderly and quiet in their simplicity and elegance.
Miyazu Japanese Garden
cup***eiOctober 6, 2026
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We chose the whale-watching boat at 1:15 PM and were very lucky today, seeing three humpback whales, as well as dolphins, seals, and more. Highly recommended.
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