Things to Do in Nelson with Kids
THE 10 BEST Family & Kid Activities in Nelson
Things to Do in Nelson with Kids
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What travellers are saying
- Margaret J2 contributionsEnjoyed the Saturday market, interesting local goods for sale. Excellent Art Galleries and boutiques.
Abundant cafes. Not far from vineyards. Walking optionsWritten 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 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. - TonyC_AustinAustin, TX370 contributionsThis is a super pleasant park to stroll around. We did it at dusk one day when it was getting hard to see and even then it seemed special. We returned in the morning and had a great time strolling around. Bonus: there's a lovely cafe integrated in one corner of the park.Written 10 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paul W1 contributionMany kilometers of walking in unspoilt forest with much birdlife and song. Close to Nelson and there is camping just close by.Written 26 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lenny HAuckland, New Zealand920 contributionsAwesome museum. Great value for money. Lovely to wonder around the streets and learn about local history through the buildings.Written 24 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sherpa252088642601 contributionReally good for kids. The Kea, Morepork and baby meerkats are really good. Everything very clean and knowledgeable keepers. I would have liked to hear more about their breed for release programsWritten 13 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ann TPascoe Vale, Australia1,397 contributionsAn expansive flat sandy beach. I wish I'd had the opportunity to have more swims there. Clear and clean.Written 21 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David MOamaru, New Zealand40 contributionsThis a fantastic beach , we walk up and down this spotless beach.
It’s absolutely a magic place and so very natural.
Dogs are not allowed ..
Just a wee drive away from Nelson , but not very well advertised…
It’s so worth a walk and swim.Written 23 January 2023This 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, Australia435 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.
- LeanneAuckland, New Zealand8 contributionsThe rain kept others away but not us ! Well payed out and very well maintained garden made the trip out worth ItWritten 22 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ke1starAwatuna, New Zealand1 contributionExcellent place to visit . Very friendly staff and safe fun for the whole family. Highly recommend. 💛Written 19 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- zhuhai2007Christchurch, New Zealand52,735 contributionsWe walked from Wharariki Beach to Puponga along the hilltop Track. Superb views were worth the uphill slog.Written 25 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Benjamin MoyeNorwich, UK860 contributionsThis garden feels out of place but is nonetheless nice to explore, with lots of different landscapes to see in a small space.Written 26 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ruth1 contributionThe mall itself is great but as said in another review The Hungry Wok is not the best. While some of their food is very healthy I found it difficult to taste any meat in the "meatballs." When opened they are more like flour balls. They may have mixed a small amount of pork or chicken in them but I couldn't taste either... just flour. Bit of a scam going on or someone forgot to put the meat inside them that day!Written 13 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
