Atawhai
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.
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.
Nelson Hospital
If Nelson Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
You can find out about the history of Nelson with a visit to Centre of New Zealand Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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
Situated in Atawhai a short drive from central Nelson, with stunning ocean views
Great location. Spotless house. Very cosy.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Hotel Nelson
Good facilities and amenities.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and clean. Will be back
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Beachcomber Hotel
Nice tiday , quite and best customer service highly recommend , value for money
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Market.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market 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 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.
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 Trafalgar Park.
