James' Guidebook for Nelson
Dining & imbibing, in the town.
Fabulous vegetarian fare. Often funky DJs or live music on the weekend evenings.
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East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StFabulous vegetarian fare. Often funky DJs or live music on the weekend evenings.
Unusual tasting dishes are this popular restaurants fare.
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Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
278 Hardy StUnusual tasting dishes are this popular restaurants fare.
Breakfast through to High Tea in a significant historic home.
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Melrose House Cafe
26 Brougham StBreakfast through to High Tea in a significant historic home.
DeVille
22 New StLovely food, a big courtyard & occasional music events.
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StGreat ambience, Mexican food & fabulous Margaritas.
Inovative food & a very healthy cocktail list (specializing in Gin).
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Cod & Lobster Brasserie
300 Trafalgar StInovative food & a very healthy cocktail list (specializing in Gin).
Lambretta's Cafe Bar
204 Hardy StOne of Nelson's original funky cafes.
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StConsistently voted Nelson's best.
Ford's Restaurant and Bar
276 Trafalgar StFine fare.
The Workshop
32c New StCasual fare in a funky, industrial setting.
Craft Beer Depot
70 Achilles AveCrafty, grungy, beery. Cool.
River Kitchen Nelson
81 Trafalgar StGreat location near the (you guessed it).
Rhythm and Brown
19 New StOften with live music.
Bamboo Tiger
145 Bridge StStylish bar with great cocktails & sometimes live music.
Joker Coffee Cart
189 Milton StGo see Tracy for your fix. She's near the foot of the Centre Of NZ walkway.
Babagatto Italian Restaurant
7 Morrison StGenuino.
The Free House Pub
95 Collingwood StVery convivial place.
Sprig & Fern Hardy Street
280 Hardy StSpoilt for beer choice here.
Shopping & grooming
The renown Nelson market. Look for Maria, The Vegetarian Butcher: vegan friendly, meat like delicacies.
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Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StThe renown Nelson market. Look for Maria, The Vegetarian Butcher: vegan friendly, meat like delicacies.
Stormys Man Cave Barbershop
Hip men's cuts, shaves & tattoos in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Local BarberShop Nelson
36a Gloucester StGood cuts with optional ear-hair removal using wax (try it).
Essentials
Boutique supermaket where they play soothing classical music.
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FreshChoice Nelson
69 Collingwood StBoutique supermaket where they play soothing classical music.
Guytons, Nelson
270 Wakefield QuayMarvellous fresh seafoods.
New World Nelson
Gloucester StreetA locally owned super-market.
Sightseeing
Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park
Old Wharf RoadVery experience Abel Tasman National Park operators.
Queen's Gardens
Our small but diverse botanical gardens.
Miyazu Gardens
Japanese gardens.
Maitai Walkway
77 Trafalgar StYou can walk or cycle a long way beside the Maitai River.
Tāhunanui Beach
The city beach.
Mapua Wharf
8 Aranui RdCute.
Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
110 Trafalgar StThe 1-stop info shop.
The approximate centre of the country is (conveniently) located at the top of a nice little hill climb.
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Centre of New Zealand Monument
The approximate centre of the country is (conveniently) located at the top of a nice little hill climb.
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles
2 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay RdA few options to get you in & out of the park.
Arts & Culture (& Pic's)
Magnificent glass creations from masters of their art.
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Höglund Art Glass Gallery
52 Lansdowne RdMagnificent glass creations from masters of their art.
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StArt, Art Theatre & a popular cafe.
Nelson's major indoor attraction. Shouldn't be missed.
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World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayNelson's major indoor attraction. Shouldn't be missed.
Nelson Provincial Museum
Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy StreetTake a trip into our history.
Anthony Genet - Flamedaisy Glass Design (glass art & neon)
324 Trafalgar SquareUnique designs which will delight.
VOLUME
15 Church StVOLUME bookstore will have that book you never knew you wanted so much.
Jens Hansen The Ringmaker
320 Trafalgar SquareThe maker of 'the ring'. You know which ring, you don't have to ask.
Fitness & recreation
Gym near the township. Limited group fitness classes. The CityFitness gym nearer the airport (Quarantine Rd) has a much greater choice of classes.
CityFitness
40 Vanguard StGym near the township. Limited group fitness classes. The CityFitness gym nearer the airport (Quarantine Rd) has a much greater choice of classes.
CityFitness
40 Vanguard StGym near the airport. Wide range of group fitness clasess.
Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
336 Maitai Valley RdIf you must ruin a good walk.
Tasman Golf Club
128 Cliff RdOne of the most scenic.
Dining on the waterfront
The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayA quintessential Nelson dining experience.
Harbour Light Bistro
341 Wakefield QuayFood prepared with passion.
A local favourite. Luncheons Wednesdays through Fridays, dinners Fridays. Often hosts live entertainment.
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The Boathouse Society
326 Wakefield QuayA local favourite. Luncheons Wednesdays through Fridays, dinners Fridays. Often hosts live entertainment.
The Styx
272 Wakefield QuayVery popular happy hour.
Nahm
322 Wakefield QuayAsian fusion with lovely setting.
The Sands Fish and Chip Shop
623 Rocks RdGreat Salt & Pepper Squid adjacent Tahunanui Beach.