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.
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.
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.
Botanical Reserve
Find out about the history of Nelson when you take a trip to Botanical Reserve. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson at Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. 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
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Top hotels in Maitai
The Hotel Nelson
good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel
Reviewed on 18 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
Tides Hotel
Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Quest Nelson
Convient location clean and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maitai
The Brook
While visiting The Brook, you might make a stop by sights like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
Bishopdale
While Bishopdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Codgers Mountain Bike Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.
Enner Glynn
Enner Glynn might not have many top sights, but Isel Park and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Trafalgar Park and Founders Heritage Park.
