Top of the South

Travel Guide

Top of the South
Picton Harbour featuring a bay or harbor, sailing and a marina
Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor
Top of the South
Momorangi Bay

Where to stay in Top of the South

Nelson - Tasman

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.

Nelson City Centre
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Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.

Tahunanui
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Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa
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Waikawa Bay

5/5(5 area reviews)

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa Bay
Quaint B&B with lovely garden. Great location to head to the wineries

Renwick

Wineries, restaurants, and gardens highlight some of the noteworthy features of Renwick. Make a stop by Renwick Museum or Bladen Winery while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Renwick
Sunrise over the moutains of Nelson... I was happy to get up so early durings days, I saw some beautiful ones

Ruby Bay

Ruby Bay is well-liked for its wineries. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Mapua Wharf and Kina Peninsula.

Ruby Bay
The Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson
3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
The price is AED 370 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 370
AED 430 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"Comfortable sleeping"

Reviewed on 26 January 2025

The Hotel Nelson
The Boathouse Lodge
The Boathouse Lodge
2 out of 5
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough
The price is AED 154 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 154
AED 177 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

The Boathouse Lodge
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4 out of 5
Trafalgar Square, Nelson
The price is AED 450 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 450
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Great location and comfy room"

Reviewed on 7 February 2025

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
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Quest Nelson
Quest Nelson
3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street, Nelson
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
"Apartment was perfectly fine & comfortable. Only issue is the outside door to the building did not close fully or lock. There is no staff after 9 pm so it felt a little unsafe."

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

Quest Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,334 reviews)
"The lobby was closed and we had to walk a block to another hotel to retrieve the key. Less than ideal but the room and facilities were lovely."

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Sandcastle
The Sandcastle
4 out of 5
32 Haile Lane, Pohara
Stay at this 4-star cabin in Pohara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abel Tasman National Park and Ligar Bay Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"Super location. Unique property, we loved it."

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

The Sandcastle
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Popular places to visit

Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

Picton Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Morning hike.

Kaiteriteri Beach

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kaiteriteri Beach during your travels in Kaiteriteri? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Kaiteriteri Beach
Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor

Picton Harbour

4.5/5(68 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Harbour. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

Picton Harbour
Wharariki Beach

Wharariki Beach

5/5(11 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Wharariki Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Puponga.

Wharariki Beach
Mussels on a rock at Able Tasman National Park, NZ #springfun

Marahau Beach

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marahau Beach during your travels in Marahau? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Marahau Beach
East st cafe & bar. Funky as vegeterian joint under back packers. The plant in corner is a huge basil

Christ Church Cathedral

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nelson when you take a trip to Christ Church Cathedral. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Christ Church Cathedral