Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Nelson Landmarks
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Nelson Landmarks
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What travellers are saying
- RCSouth Morang, Australia140 contributions20mins uphill to get to the top but well worth the views
Great to stand in the centre of NZ and sit on the chairs and get breath back and take it all inWritten 20 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Grant NHastings, New Zealand1,517 contributionsWalking up the steps from town gives a number of differing viewpoints on the way. Lovely gardens all the way. The cathedral itself is quite imposing and inside is very peaceful. Loved most of the inside but in particular the stained glass windows, the Labyrinth (very simple but very effective), the Taiaha and its story, and the historical flags. Nice to see an area put aside for scouts and guides and some of the plaques/memorials on the walls are very interesting. Well worth taking the time to visit - we returned via side paths rather than straight down the steps and saw further differing views of the cityWritten 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rob9 contributionsOne of the best Art Galleries (if not the best) visited. Galleries tend to get a bit overwhelming at times and I get "pictured" out. Not so The Suter Art Gallery. Well presented and laid out, descriptive displays and plenty to see.
What a treat - well done Suter Art Gallery.Written 14 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Carolyn RHamilton, New Zealand45 contributionsWe didn't intend on visiting this house, but we're so glad we did! It's run by volunteers and the lady who guided us was friendly and knowledgeable. You can choose to have a guided tour by a volunteer, or a self guided tour using the audio available in a few of the rooms - little stereos that you press play on to hear the audio. It's a lovely piece of NZ history and well worth the visit.Written 28 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- evets1232016Sydney, Australia426 contributionsThere is a lot of local colonial history here, as well as some Maori history. Also some taxidermy of local birds, and a display of photos and videos of comical moments of animal life. Good for a rainy day.Written 26 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alec wAuckland, New Zealand80 contributionsIsel House and Grounds is a must visit. The Gardens are nice, aged trees and lots of plants, plus a creeek. The Homestead is interesting. The Cafe open in the summer period is also good, they just need to clearly state opening hours and seasonal operating , the last couple of years, that has been an issueWritten 2 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LandN449Nelson, New Zealand152 contributionsLove walking with dog over there and the grandchildren used the exercise area plus the childrens play area.Written 7 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia29,084 contributionsThe statue is interesting but not special but it is in a nice part of town down near the waterfront and the river and worth a look.Written 15 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James WillyNelson, New Zealand2 contributionsMy family with three kids ages 13,10, and 7 visited Nelson Mosque during Friday prayer. It was an educational and cultural visit. Thank you for the warm welcome.Written 11 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
