Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
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Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our 2-3 hour city walking tour will bring this beautiful and diverse city to life. Your tour guides are all resident Nelsonians who know the hidden gems, and with a unique insight give you a true flavour of the real Nelson. Discover Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, The Lord of the Rings Jeweller, South Street heritage cottages, Queen’s Gardens, Suter Art Gallery, secrets of the Centre of New Zealand and so much more along the way. Prepare to be impressed!
Your experience
Stop 1
Stroll up the main street of Nelson, viewing the varied architecture and art installations, until we reach the Cathedral which is a an elevated focal point of the cityscape. You can go inside the Cathedral after the tour, at your leisure. We also visit South Street with its beautiful, historic heritage cottages.
Stop 2
Making our way down Hardy Street, with a vast array of architecture from all era's, we enter the stunning Victorian formal gardens with an historic eel pond that meanders through these spectacular grounds.
Stop 3
Lord of the Rings jeweller and studio visit. Next door you can see stunning glass art at Flame Daisy, and often watch the artists at work from an external viewing platform.
Stop 4
Explore Nelson's foremost gallery with diverse exhibitions that will have you captivated.
Stop 5
Historic South Street has cottages dating from 1863, originally built as homes for local tradespeople. Lovingly restored South Street is the oldest preserved street in New Zealand with residents; A beautiful Heritage Precinct in the centre of town!
Stop 6
Learn about the trigonometrical and gravitational centres of New Zealand. A walk to the monument at the top of the hill can be done separately to the tour if you're keen!
What’s included
- Sanitiser
- Sunscreen available for use
- Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable
- Disposable Face Mask if required
- Tour Guide
- Tour commentary
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
MEET at the NELSON BUS HUB, corner of Trafalgar Street & Halifax Street East, Nelson. You'll find us under the tree with the bench seating, near the bus waiting room. Look for our bright blue shirt & hat! CRUISE SHIPS: Tours will be timed to start after you arrive in port
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you wish to book for a single person, please contact us directly via email or telephone.
- The walk is on sealed surfaces, almost completely flat. Where there are a few steps, there is a ramp alternative for easy access
- If parking a vehicle in Miller's Acre Car Park, it takes payment by card or coins; free parking is available in adjacent streets. Please ask your guide if further information is required.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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