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Nelson City Walking Tour – Guided
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2 to 3 Hours
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Overview
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 - ‘Nelson in a Nutshell’ 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, the Centre of New Zealand and so much more along the way. Prepare to be impressed!
What's Included
- Sanitiser
- Sunscreen available for use
- Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable
- Tour Guide
- Disposable Face Mask if required
- Tour commentary
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet at Millers Acre Car Park-corner of Trafalgar Street & Halifax Street East, Nelson. You'll find us under the tree with the bench seating, near the buildings to the side of the car park. Look for our bright blue shirts & hats! CRUISE SHIPS: Tours will be timed to start after you arrive in port
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Christ Church Cathedral
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nelson Provincial Museum
Introduction to the Nelson Provincial Museum - home to fascinating artifacts and history of the Nelson area. You can revisit and pay a small entry fee after the tour.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Queen's Gardens
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu
Explore Nelson's foremost gallery with diverse exhibitions that will have you captivated.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Centre of 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 done separately to the tour if you're keen!
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walk is on sealed surfaces, mostly flat. Where there are a few steps, there is a ramp alternative for easy access
- If parking a car in Miller's Acre Car Park, it takes payment by card or coins; free parking is available in adjustment streets. Please ask your guide if not sure.
Operated by Sunny Nelson Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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