Guided Walking Tour of Nelson NZ

Guided Walking Tour of Nelson NZ

Whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our 1.5-2 hour ‘Nelson in a Nutshell’ walking tour will bring this stunning and diverse city to life. Your tour guide, Dianne, is a ‘born and bred’ Nelsonian, who knows all the hidden gems, and with a unique insight gives you a true flavour of the real Nelson. Discover Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, Lord of the Rings Jeweller – Jens Hansen, Queen’s Gardens, Suter Art Gallery, the Centre of New Zealand and so much more in between. Prepare to be impressed!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral, Church Hill, Nelson New Zealand

Stroll up the main street of Nelson, viewing the varied architecture and art installations, until we reach the Cathedral which is a focal point of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith, 320 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010 New Zealand

Lord of the Rings jeweller and studio, visit. Glass-blowing demonstration and gallery.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Queen's Gardens, Bridge Street, Nelson New Zealand

Making our way down Hardy Street, with a vast array of architecture from all era's, we enter the stunning Victorian gardens - take in the scents and sights of these spectacular grounds.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Suter Art Gallery Nelson, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson New Zealand

Explore Nelson's foremost gallery with diverse exhibitions that will have you captivated.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Centre of New Zealand, Nelson 7010 New Zealand

Learn about the trigonometrical and gravitational centres of New Zealand. A walk to the monument at the top of the hill can be made separately if you're keen!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 77 Trafalgar Street Millers Acre Centre, Nelson 7040 New Zealand

Amble along the luscious banks of the Maitai River back to the i-Site Centre.

Duration: 10 minutes