Moana Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

4/5(132 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Christ Church Cathedral. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Christ Church Cathedral

Trafalgar Park

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Trafalgar Park

Nelson Hospital

4.5/5(30 reviews)

If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.

Nelson Hospital

Nelson Market

4.5/5(151 reviews)

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.

Nelson Market

World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars

Natureland Zoo

4.5/5(19 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at Natureland Zoo during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Natureland Zoo

Activities

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

AU$173
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Epic Skydive over Abel Tasman

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

AU$726
per adult
18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

AU$2,979
per traveller
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
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Our pick of the best Moana Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson
3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
The price is AU$119 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
"The room had everything we needed, was very clean. Full cooking facilities made our trip easier to get groceries & have plenty kitchen space to cook. The heated outdoor pool was an awesome bonus to the weekend."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel
4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
The price is AU$147 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"Tide Hotels knows how to do hospitality! Right from when I arrived I was welcomed as if I had been a guest many times before. Room service and restaurant service was friendly, meals were of good portion size and tasty. The room is well appointed with a comfortable bed and deck overlooking the river ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Tides Hotel
The Beachcomber Hotel
The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road, Nelson
The price is AU$143 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (611 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and accommodating and changed our room to a ground floor when checking in. Love the area close to eating places and the beach. Room was not huge but only there for one night so served its purposes. Clean and comfortable would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Beachcomber Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4 out of 5
Trafalgar Square, Nelson
The price is AU$194 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (537 reviews)
"Mattress on bed substandard, minimal support."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$138 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,344 reviews)
One of the best appartment
"Every time i visit Nelson i always stay there . There appartment r modern clean and all the facilities in it .. this trip i forgot my iPad in the room and immediately i got call from them to Inform me and arrange to return it back while i was at airport.. staff are awesome and very helpful … definitely ..."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 out of 5
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, South Island
The price is AU$135 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ...
9/10 Wonderful! (844 reviews)
"Good location and access to eateries, nice surroundings"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
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Other neighbourhoods around Moana

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Britannia Heights

While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.

Britannia Heights
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Toi Toi

Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Christ Church Cathedral.

Toi Toi
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Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.

Tahunanui
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Washington Valley

Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral.

Washington Valley
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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.

Stepneyville
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Nelson South

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Nelson South

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