Atawhai
Nelson
Popular places to visit
Miyazu Japanese Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Miyazu Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Miyazu Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Founders Heritage Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Founders Heritage Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Atawhai
Okoro Villa
The Hotel Nelson
Room was clean. The staff were nice. It was great.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Quest Nelson
Staff very good from reception to room servicing. Two good mirrors in room.Good shower. Desk Table Chairs and Kitchen all good. Central city position. Short wak to supermarket cafs and restaurants. Parking if you need it. Sunny room with views.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Beachcomber Hotel
Staff and Room fantastic service Great comfortable warm room swimming pool heated big bathroom towels good parking. The beach across the street also shops, petrol station, bottle shop, kfc, McDonalds, Restaurants, Hot breakfast just 20 steps from the variety different rooms with balcony or lovely ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Tides Hotel
Fantastic restaurant, clean rooms, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atawhai
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson 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 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 Queens Gardens.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens.
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 Provincial Museum.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Trafalgar Park.
