Nelson Trip Overview
Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our 1.5-2 hour ‘Nelson in a Nutshell’ walking tour will bring this beautiful and diverse city to life. Your tour guides are all resident Nelsonians who know all the hidden gems, and with a unique insight give you a true flavour of the real Nelson. Discover Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, The Lord of the Rings Jeweller, Queen’s Gardens, Suter Art Gallery, the Centre of New Zealand and so much more in between. Prepare to be impressed!
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Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Nelson, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nelson, , New Zealand
Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our 1.5-2 hour ‘Nelson in a Nutshell’ walking tour will bring this beautiful and diverse city to life. Your tour guides are all resident Nelsonians who know all the hidden gems, and with a unique insight give you a true flavour of the real Nelson. Discover Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, The Lord of the Rings Jeweller, Queen’s Gardens, Suter Art Gallery, the Centre of New Zealand and so much more in between. Prepare to be impressed!
Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral, Church Hill, Nelson New Zealand
Stroll up the main street of Nelson, viewing the varied architecture and art installations, until we reach the Cathedral which is a focal point of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith, 320 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Lord of the Rings jeweller and studio, visit. Glass-blowing demonstration and gallery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen’s Gardens, Bridge Street, Nelson New Zealand
Making our way down Hardy Street, with a vast array of architecture from all era’s, we enter the stunning Victorian gardens – take in the scents and sights of these spectacular grounds.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson New Zealand
Explore Nelson’s foremost gallery with diverse exhibitions that will have you captivated.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Centre of New Zealand, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Learn about the trigonometrical and gravitational centres of New Zealand. A walk to the monument at the top of the hill can be made separately if you’re keen!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Glen James Jewellers, 161 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Local Jeweller – hear his fascinating stories and see the gold nuggets he finds in his own gold claim!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nelson Provincial Museum, 270 Trafalgar Street Corner Hardy Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Introduction to the Nelson Provincial Museum – home to fascinating artifacts and history of the Nelson area. You can revisit and pay a small entry fee after the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 77 Trafalgar Street Millers Acre Centre, Nelson 7040 New Zealand
Amble along the luscious banks of the Maitai River back to the i-Site Centre.
Duration: 10 minutes
