Top of the South

Travel Guide

Top of the South
Picton Harbour featuring a bay or harbor, sailing and a marina
Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor
Top of the South
Momorangi Bay

Where to stay in Top of the South

Nelson - Tasman

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.

Nelson City Centre
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Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

Tahunanui
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Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa
At the very top of the South Island of New Zealand lies Wharariki Beach, one of the most unspoilt beaches you'll find anywhere in the country and a real highlight on our recent trip up North. If you make a visit to well known Abel Tasman National Park, be sure to go slightly further north and include a stop at this magnificent part of New Zealand - particularly at sunrise or sunset #NZMustDo #NewZealand #Travel #Adventure #Beach #GoldenHour

Stoke

4/5(12 area reviews)

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Greenmeadows Park and McCashin's Brewery.

Stoke
Great food and wine at Waimea Estates winery outside of Nelson, NZ

Hope

While Hope isn't home to many top sights, Richmond Mall and Hoglund Art Glass are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hope
Marker at the geographical centre of New Zealand. Branford Reserve in Nelson.

Maitai

While visiting Maitai, you might make a stop by sights like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.

Maitai
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩82,547 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
₩82,547
₩94,927 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lack of kitchen facilities, the room had a jug and small amount of coffee and tea sachets but nowhere adequate to fill jug nicely as it was awkward to fill in bathroom sink, and no brush to clean cups for re use. Also the bath tub drain has a water backing up issue. Other than that the room was really ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

The Hotel Nelson
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
The price is ₩88,312 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩88,312
₩101,559 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It would have been good to have some plates and cutlery."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
The price is ₩84,614 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩84,614
₩97,306 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Very handy to town and the theatre."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Tides Hotel
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Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street, Nelson
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"It was perfect for what we were in Nelson city for and the total experience was excellent."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Quest Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,362 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

4 out of 5
71 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"Great stay. Jacque was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Beaches Nelson
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Popular places to visit

Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

Picton Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Morning hike.

Kaiteriteri Beach

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kaiteriteri Beach during your travels in Kaiteriteri? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Kaiteriteri Beach
Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor

Picton Harbour

4.5/5(68 reviews)

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

Picton Harbour
Wharariki Beach

Wharariki Beach

5/5(11 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Wharariki Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Puponga.

Wharariki Beach
East st cafe & bar. Funky as vegeterian joint under back packers. The plant in corner is a huge basil

Christ Church Cathedral

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nelson when you take a trip to Christ Church Cathedral. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Christ Church Cathedral
Mussels on a rock at Able Tasman National Park, NZ #springfun

Marahau Beach

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marahau Beach during your travels in Marahau? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Marahau Beach

Cities near Top of the South

Nelson - Tasman

Nelson

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Mapua

Puponga

Puponga