Relax at Strathaven Lodge
If you want to explore the area more, ask us about the many attractions in and around Nelson. We have many maps and brochures of the activities and sights to see, in your room guides or in the library shelves in the hall.
Try some of the following:
- Nelson’s iconic market on Saturday morning
- superb cafes, pubs and restaurants in Nelson city, such as the iconic Boatshed on the waterfront and The Honest Lawyer at Monaco
- attractive local walks and tracks in the Nelson area, such as the Centre of New Zealand and the Maitai river tracks
- take the Wine-Art Trail to see arts and crafts, and taste great wines
- arts, pottery and craft centres in Nelson and in the countryside around, such as Grape Escape, South Street, McGlashens
- great vineyards and wine tastings at beautiful spots, such as Neudorf, Rimu Grove, Moutere Hills, Waimea Estate, Woollastons, Kahurangi Estate
- the Abel Tasman coastal track from Marahau or Kaiteriteri
- sea kayaking at Abel Tasman National Park or at Cable Bay
- 4 wheel bikes and the Skywire at Happy Valley Adventures on the way to Cable Bay
- Sailing or cruising on the Catamaran, or a fast ride on the Exhilarator from the waterfront wharf
