Top of the South

Travel Guide

Top of the South
Picton Harbour featuring forest scenes, cruising and a marina
Picton Harbour which includes boating, a bay or harbor and night scenes
Top of the South
Top of the South

Where to stay in Top of the South

Nelson - Tasman

Nelson City Centre

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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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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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 Bay

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

Waikawa Bay
At the very top of the South Island of New Zealand lies Wharariki Beach, one of the most unspoilt beaches you'll find anywhere in the country and a real highlight on our recent trip up North. If you make a visit to well known Abel Tasman National Park, be sure to go slightly further north and include a stop at this magnificent part of New Zealand - particularly at sunrise or sunset #NZMustDo #NewZealand #Travel #Adventure #Beach #GoldenHour

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

Stoke
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 Seresin or Wairau River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Renwick
The Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson
3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,120 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
P4,120
P4,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (979 reviews)
"An excellent property only the small 32 in tv let the property down also no lift to 2 nd floor otherwise excellent"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel
4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
The price is P4,396 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,396
P5,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"Tide Hotels knows how to do hospitality! Right from when I arrived I was welcomed as if I had been a guest many times before. Room service and restaurant service was friendly, meals were of good portion size and tasty. The room is well appointed with a comfortable bed and deck overlooking the river ..."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Tides Hotel
The Boathouse Lodge
The Boathouse Lodge
2 out of 5
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough
The price is P2,364 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P2,364
P2,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Was very clean and comfortable and host was very accommodating."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

The Boathouse Lodge
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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! (1,343 reviews)
Lovely place to stay
"Good location for Nelson Town centre. V quiet. Well equipped, spacious room with coffee machine plus plunger coffee, iron, toaster, air con, small private patio. Friendly welcome."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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! (425 reviews)
"Close to eateries and pubs"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Quest Nelson
Beaches Nelson
Beaches Nelson
4 out of 5
71 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"Just easy as pie..."

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Beaches Nelson
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Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

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

Picton Ferry Terminal
Picton Harbour which includes boating, a bay or harbor and night scenes

Picton Harbour

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

Picton Harbour
Kaiteriteri Beach

Kaiteriteri Beach

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
Wharariki Beach

Wharariki Beach

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
Marahau Beach

Marahau Beach

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

Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Nelson - Tasman featuring rainforest

Nelson

Photo by Mark Wilkinson

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