Step back in time and immerse yourself in our region's rich history. This living museum offers an interactive (and affordable) experience for visitors of all ages.
You’ll find New Zealand’s oldest fully preserved street in Nelson City. South Street's cobblestone paths, quaint Victorian cottages, lantern streetlights, planter boxes, and white picket fences are an ode to Nelson’s unique history.
Melrose House was the original estate of Charles Fowell Willet Watts and his wife Elizabeth, whose daughter Frances and husband Percy established the extensive and awe-inspiring gardens we see today.
Located in the heart of the Aorere Valley, just 15 minutes inland from Collingwood on the way to the Heaphy Track, The Langford Store has been a beloved general store and post office serving the Bainham community and travellers since 1928.
Located on the outskirts of Nelson City, Queens Gardens is a destination for city workers, visitors and locals looking to escape from the hustle and bustle and be amongst nature for a while.
Isel House is one of Nelson’s finest heritage house experiences, set in a picturesque English-style park. Visitors can see beautiful antique furnishings, original Marsden ceramic collections, displays relating to the history of the house and grounds, botany exhibits, stories of the local community, and learn about its restoration.
