Guidebook for Best Island & Surrounds
Food Scene
Great food in a lovely setting not far from us that never fails to please. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.
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The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering
143 McShane RdGreat food in a lovely setting not far from us that never fails to please. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.
Sit, enjoy good food and watch the yachts at anchor as the tide moves in and out.
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The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar
1 Aranui RdSit, enjoy good food and watch the yachts at anchor as the tide moves in and out.
A modern cafe offering great local coffee and a range of dishes to suit everyone. Wander the wharf and take in the view or visit the boutique shops.
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Albertas
A modern cafe offering great local coffee and a range of dishes to suit everyone. Wander the wharf and take in the view or visit the boutique shops.
Thai food and good service. Be sure to check they have a table before you head in during the weekend.
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The Lemongrass
294 Queen StThai food and good service. Be sure to check they have a table before you head in during the weekend.
Great Chinese Roast Duck to eat in or takeaway along with other good Chinese dishes.
Eastern Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway
275 Queen StGreat Chinese Roast Duck to eat in or takeaway along with other good Chinese dishes.
Real fruit ice creams made to order throughout the summer. Go on spoil yourself/selves.
Tasman Bay Berries
266 Paton RoadReal fruit ice creams made to order throughout the summer. Go on spoil yourself/selves.
Step into a special world where all things are delicious, the food, the atmosphere, the ethics of your hosts. Some of the food you eat is grown around you and tame eels can be hand fed while you wait for your meal of afterwards. Don't forget to wander about to see the creations hidden in the 'jungle' or along the paths and fence. Yes I love it here. Unfortunately they are closing at the end of April 2020 for daytime service. They will be open on Friday evenings.
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Jester House Café
320 Aporo RdStep into a special world where all things are delicious, the food, the atmosphere, the ethics of your hosts. Some of the food you eat is grown around you and tame eels can be hand fed while you wait for your meal of afterwards. Don't forget to wander about to see the creations hidden in the 'jungle' or along the paths and fence. Yes I love it here. Unfortunately they are closing at the end of April 2020 for daytime service. They will be open on Friday evenings.
Another great cafe serving food and drinks you'll definitely enjoy. There is a boutique brewery next door so if it's a cold drink you're after this could just be the place.
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Toad Hall
502 High St SAnother great cafe serving food and drinks you'll definitely enjoy. There is a boutique brewery next door so if it's a cold drink you're after this could just be the place.
This unique cafe offers wonderful food and coffee from a funky set of containers after their original sight suffer a fire which destroyed the premises.
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Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee
Main Road RiwakaThis unique cafe offers wonderful food and coffee from a funky set of containers after their original sight suffer a fire which destroyed the premises.
La Capilla Café & Restaurant
107 Appleby HwyParks & Nature
A long sandy ocean beach. This is a lovely place to go for a swim, picnic or BBQ (built- in but check fire risk).
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Rabbit island
A long sandy ocean beach. This is a lovely place to go for a swim, picnic or BBQ (built- in but check fire risk).
This is a bike trail that runs from Nelson to Richmond then splits toward the vineyards of the Waimea Plains or follows the estuary around to Rabbit Island with a ferry cross to Mapua. Mapua has a company that hires bikes if you wish to explore the trail.
Great Taste Trail
This is a bike trail that runs from Nelson to Richmond then splits toward the vineyards of the Waimea Plains or follows the estuary around to Rabbit Island with a ferry cross to Mapua. Mapua has a company that hires bikes if you wish to explore the trail.
A short walk can take you the geographic centre of New Zealand. From here you see views of Nelson. Tasman Bay and the Kahurangi Range.
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Centre of New Zealand Monument
A short walk can take you the geographic centre of New Zealand. From here you see views of Nelson. Tasman Bay and the Kahurangi Range.
The Riwaka river begins here as it flows out from under the limestone mountains. Crystal clear, ice cold water and a short walk through native bush.
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The Riwaka Resurgence
Riwaka Valley RoadThe Riwaka river begins here as it flows out from under the limestone mountains. Crystal clear, ice cold water and a short walk through native bush.
Take a lovely walk through native bush to this entrance to this limestone cave system. Another side trip takes you to great views of Golden Bay. Not for the faint-hearted ;-)
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Harwoods Hole
Take a lovely walk through native bush to this entrance to this limestone cave system. Another side trip takes you to great views of Golden Bay. Not for the faint-hearted ;-)
Essentials
Get nearly everything you need from here at the best prices available in the area.
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PAK'nSAVE Richmond
Talbot StreetGet nearly everything you need from here at the best prices available in the area.
A wide range of quality food, wine, beer and other essentials. Look here if you are after a good range of organic products.
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FreshChoice Richmond
Talbot StreetA wide range of quality food, wine, beer and other essentials. Look here if you are after a good range of organic products.
A local place to collect your fruit, vegetables, meat and bread without going to the supermarket. They also have a cafe that has great ready to eat options.
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Connings Food Market
151 McShane RdA local place to collect your fruit, vegetables, meat and bread without going to the supermarket. They also have a cafe that has great ready to eat options.
Local cheeses, small goods, a milk vending machine (take your own bottle) and other delish food treats to take home.
The Junction - Cheese & more
151 McShane RdLocal cheeses, small goods, a milk vending machine (take your own bottle) and other delish food treats to take home.
Shopping
Paper Plus
Talbot Street... and Postal services
Arts & Culture
I had trouble deciding between museum and art galley. Every year WOW happens in Wellington. Artists from around the world enter amazing designs to win prestigious awards. The best of those designs can be seen here in Nelson because it all began here.
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World of WearableArt Limited
I had trouble deciding between museum and art galley. Every year WOW happens in Wellington. Artists from around the world enter amazing designs to win prestigious awards. The best of those designs can be seen here in Nelson because it all began here.
A historic house with beautiful grounds and a cafe. On Thursday nights, through the summer, an evening market well worth a visit.
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Isel Park
16 Hilliard StA historic house with beautiful grounds and a cafe. On Thursday nights, through the summer, an evening market well worth a visit.
Changing exhibitions of local and international artists, a small art-house cinema and wonderful cafe all await you here/
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The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StChanging exhibitions of local and international artists, a small art-house cinema and wonderful cafe all await you here/
A must if you are here on a Saturday morning for locals and visitors alike. This busy market offers lots of local artisans sharing their passion and talent. Knives made of recycled steel, soap makers, pottery, silk scarves and cushions with local maps to name a few. Then there are the food trucks for breakfast or lunch.
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Nelson Saturday Market
23 Halifax StA must if you are here on a Saturday morning for locals and visitors alike. This busy market offers lots of local artisans sharing their passion and talent. Knives made of recycled steel, soap makers, pottery, silk scarves and cushions with local maps to name a few. Then there are the food trucks for breakfast or lunch.
Sightseeing
A recreation of Nelson's early days... wander old fashioned streets. The is also a great cafe and often local festivals here.
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Atawhai Drive at Founders Park station
A recreation of Nelson's early days... wander old fashioned streets. The is also a great cafe and often local festivals here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local wines, go to a tasting and bring a bottle of your choice home to enjoy in your courtyard or on the Cape Cob chairs.
Te Mania Wines
108 McShane RdLocal wines, go to a tasting and bring a bottle of your choice home to enjoy in your courtyard or on the Cape Cob chairs.
An Austrian style vineyard offering a slightly different range of wines. A restaurant on site is also offers lovely food.
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Seifried Estate Cellar Door
168 Redwood RdAn Austrian style vineyard offering a slightly different range of wines. A restaurant on site is also offers lovely food.
Kahurangi Estate
9 Merton PlaceA winery to enjoy tasting local wines along with a platter.
Sunset Valley Vineyard is my favourite vineyard. Their wine are organic and in high demand. A little out of the way and worth a visit.
Eggers Road
Eggers RoadSunset Valley Vineyard is my favourite vineyard. Their wine are organic and in high demand. A little out of the way and worth a visit.
Local beer and spirits along with great bistro style food... how could you go wrong?
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McCashin's Brewery
660 Main Road StokeLocal beer and spirits along with great bistro style food... how could you go wrong?
Golden Bear Brewing Company
6 Aranui RdRelax with beer and love the views.
Fossil Ridge Winery Open In Summer
72 Hart RdAnother great winery offering wonderful wine and food.
Another local boutique brewery on your way to or from the Able Tasman.
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Hop Federation Brewery
627 Main RoadAnother local boutique brewery on your way to or from the Able Tasman.