Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Suter Art Gallery
MAP
GALLERY
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.thesuter.org.nz
;
208 Bridge St; adult/child $3/50c, free Sat; 10.30am-4.30pm)
Adjacent to Queen's
Gardens, Nelson's public art gallery presents changing exhibitions, floor talks, musical
and theatrical performances, and films. The Suter undergoes a major renovation from
August 2014, so check the website for the re-opening date and details of relocated exhib-
its.
MUSEUM
Founders Heritage Park
(
www.founderspark.co.nz
;
87 Atawhai Dr; adult/child/family $7/5/15; 10am-4.30pm)
Two kilometres from
the city centre, this park comprises a replica historic village with museum and gallery dis-
plays, and artisan products such as chocolate and clothing. It makes for a fascinating
wander, which you can augment with a visit to the on-site
Founders Brewery & Café
(
www.foundersbrewery.co.nz
;
meals $11-20; 10am-6pm Sun-Thu, 10am-9pm Fri & Sat)
. With a sun-
drenched hop garden and a range of freshly brewed beers arrayed on a $10 tasting tray,
this is a lovely place for a leisurely meal or light snack. The beef burger is scrumptious!
Queens Gardens
MAP
GARDENS
GOOGLE MAP
(Bridge St)
Immerse yourself in more than 120 years of botanical history in this ornamental
garden, which commemorates the 50th jubilee of Queen Victoria's coronation. Great for a
picnic or lawny lie-down.
Tahuna Beach
Nelson's primo playground takes the form of an epic sandy beach (with lifeguards in sum-
mer), backed by a large grassy parkland with a playground, espresso cart, swimming pool,
various other recreational facilities and an adjacent restaurant strip. Weekends can get
veerrrrry busy around here!
BEACH
Activities
Nelson offers plenty of opportunity to embrace the great outdoors.
Tramping & Cycling
There's plenty of walking and cycling to be enjoyed in and around the town, for which the
i-SITE has maps. The classic walk from town is to the
Centre of NZ
atop the
Botanical Reserve
