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Hopgood's & Co.
Trafalgar Street's flagship dining room from chef Kevin Hopgood since 2005, with a London-fine-dining DNA and a tight seasonal menu of European technique on NZ produce. The dinner Nelsonians book for an anniversary.
Arden
Wine-and-tapas bar on Trafalgar Square with a casual room, a natural-leaning wine list, and a small-plates menu that punches above the price tier. Locals' first call for a Friday drink that turns into dinner.
Centre of New Zealand Walk
The classic 20-minute steep climb from Maitai Riverbank up Botanical Hill to the survey marker claiming the country's geographic centre, with a 360-degree view over the city, the bay, and the western ranges. The city's signature short walk.
Maitai River Walkway
A flat 6km river-edge path from town to the Maitai Dam, with several swimming holes along the way. Pram-friendly, shaded in spots, and the locals' daily lunchtime walk. Pick a section, stop for a swim.
World of WearableArt Museum
A 150-plus classic-car collection staged in a black-walled, theatrically lit hall, with audio guides walking you through a century of motoring. Grown out of the city's WearableArt show, the cars are now the draw. A substantial couple of hours indoors.
Founders Heritage Park
Open-air heritage village with relocated buildings, a working brewery, a hop museum and a vintage railway on event days. More lived-in than most heritage parks. A pleasant random morning.
Centre of New Zealand Monument
A short steep climb to a survey marker on Botanical Hill, identified by 1870s surveyors as the geographic centre of the country. Whether or not the maths still works, the 360-degree view over Nelson, Tasman Bay and the western ranges absolutely does. The quintessential Nelson photo.
Christ Church Cathedral
The Art Deco Marble-and-Takaka-stone cathedral at the top of Trafalgar Street, the visual anchor of central Nelson. Walk up the long ceremonial steps for the view back down the main street to the harbour. Free to enter; modest interior but the staircase is the moment.