Port Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port 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.
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.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
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.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Activities
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Our pick of the best Port Nelson Hotel Deals
Harbourside Lodge
Nice view of the marina. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
The Hotel Nelson
Internet is not stable and hope to improve it
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Good Central Nelson option
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Quest Nelson
Great location and walkable to everything we wanted. Convenient parking out front, and room was comfortable and perfectly appointed for a longer stay. Would definitely book again.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Lovely place to stay. Always love coming here
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Tides Hotel
Loved our room & the river in front. Found the Front Desk Staff a bit indifferent. Parking was a lottery of which we were not informed. Also not informed about a conference in the restaurant on our 2 nights there which meant we had to dine elsewhere.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Port Nelson
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
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.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
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 Nelson Provincial Museum.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.
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.
