Tahunanui
Nelson
Popular places to visit
Natureland Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Natureland Zoo during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nelson Fun Park
Bring the family to Nelson Fun Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Nelson. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Burrell Park
Explore the great outdoors at Burrell Park, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paddy's Knob Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Paddy's Knob Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Trafalgar Park
Catch an event at Trafalgar Park during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic
From Nelson: Helicopter Ride to Golden Bay Tequila Farm
Top hotels in Tahunanui
The Beachcomber Hotel
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Arrow Motel Apartments
Needs to be updated
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
This motel is in a poor state. black mould in the bathroom window TV worked intermittently but only on 3 channels fridge is held up in one corner with a sponge silverfish bugs in the room which ended up on my clothing. would never stay at this location again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Fantastic location , bike trail, beach close to town centre
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Beaches Nelson
Excellent all round.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Balmoral Motel
Very tired motel, doesn't match to photos on the tin. Shower had very low water pressure. Not the best. That said, was a last minute booking to deal with weather travel disruptions so glad to find somewhere to stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tahunanui
Moana
Though Moana may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo.
Wakatu
When in Wakatu, you can plan a visit to World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Tahunanui Beach Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Toi Toi
Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Annesbrook
While visiting Annesbrook, you might make a stop by sights like World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Golf Links.
Britannia Heights
While Britannia Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.
