Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Nelson has an inordinate number of galleries, most of which are listed in the
Art & Crafts
Nelson City
brochure (with walking-trail map) available from the i-SITE. A fruitful
(
www.fibrespectrum.co.nz
; 280 Trafalgar St)
, where you can pick up hand-woven woollens, be-
(
www.flamedaisy.com
; 324 Trafalgar Sq)
, then around the corner to the home of Nelson pot-
GOOGLE MAP
8am-1pm Sat)
on Saturday.
(Montgomery Sq;
Christ Church Cathedral
CHURCH
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.nelsoncathedral.org
;
Trafalgar Sq; 8am-7pm Nov-Mar, to 5pm Apr-Oct)
The endur-
ing symbol of Nelson, the art deco Christ Church Cathedral lords it over the city from the
top of Trafalgar St. The best time to visit is during the 10am and 6pm Sunday services
when you can hear the organist and choir on song.
Nelson Provincial Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz
; cnr Hardy & Trafalgar Sts; adult/child $7/5; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4.30pm Sat & Sun)
This modern museum space is filled with cultural heritage and nat-
ural history exhibits which have a regional bias, as well as regular touring exhibitions (for
which admission fees vary). It also features a great rooftop garden.
Suter Art Gallery
GALLERY
(
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
exhibits.
Founders Heritage Park
MUSEUM
