Top Things to do in Nelson
The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Nelson, South Island
Nelson’s thriving arts and music scene has helped to establish it as a destination for free spirits and art-lovers. Festivals, studios, galleries, craft markets… Every cranny of this South Island city seems to buzz with artistic energy. Lord of the Rings fans will flip for the Jens Hansen workshop in Trafalgar Square—Hansen is the goldsmith who designed the “precious” guarded by Frodo in the LOTR films.
Restaurants in Nelson
1. Cable Bay Shooting Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Cable Bay Shooting adventures We offer shooting fun from kids birthday parties to large corporate groups My Package deal offers .22 target shooting to get your eye in. Then try the dueling tree witch is a shooting race between two shooters at a time knocking over and spinning around steel targets Then try clay bird shotgun shooting on flying clays AR 15 Rifle shooting hitting steel gongs at 400+ meters Then try our 308 caliber sniper rifle on our long range steel targets All this for around $60 a person depending on group size
2. Vortex Wind Karting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Wind karting at its best on our purpose built track Fun for all ages 8 years and up Side kart to take the little ones Human Foosball for team building Mini pro Segways
Reviewed By JoRhys
Great fun for all of the family. Best on a windy day, so the sails fill with air to more you along fast. Staff/owners very helpful in showing and helping you when you couldn't get the wind on the sail. A must and a great price.
3. Zero Ping Gaming Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
High-end PC gaming cyber cafe. We offer 21 high-performance Alienware computers, pro gaming screens, mechanical keyboards, gaming mice and headsets, ultrafast fiber and comfortable chairs. We offer most popular games such as Fortnite, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends, Battlefield 1, DOTA2, World of Warcraft, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Starcraft II, Smite, Hearthstone, and many others. Food and drinks are available.
4. Two Arrows Archery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Providers of unique archery events, clubs and lessons. Whether solo or in a group, we offer a traditional archery experience in a stunning location. No experience needed, we make it easy and fun.
5. Pro Karts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
At Pro Karts we leave you no excuses for not having a blast on our karts. Whether it's keeping the children out of mischief, having some fun with your mates or family, or rewarding your team with an awesome function or party, Pro Karts has the perfect solution for any size group and all ages. Also on site is New Zealand’s largest outdoor Trampoline Park featuring a huge Airbag, Slam dunk area, Dodgeball court, Challenge walls, Bounce zone and preschool kids area, plenty of fun games including our famous water balloon fights. And that not all, we also have Laser Tag, Pro Combat Laser Tag is for all ages. Like Paintball but with No Mess, No Pain and No Extra Costs. At Pro Combat you'll be assigned many different missions and again it’s a guaranteed blast. New Zealand's #1 Go Kart, Trampoline Park and Laser Tag venue.
Reviewed By smoothieroad
First visit for our kids, who had a great time on the fun carts as well as the trampoline park. Great variety of things to do for kids as well as adults. Will definitely visit again on our next visit to Nelson. Thank-you.
6. Nelson Fun Park Hydroslide & Bumper Boats
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By BruceFarquhar - Nelson, New Zealand
My granddaughter and I do the bumper boats regularly and enjoy it every time there is a cluster of activities here including a good mini golf course. You can easily work around them all in the space of a day
7. Vertica Limits Climbing and Adventure Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
8. Roadhogs Indoor Minigolf
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Fantastic all weather indoor Minigolf course themed on road hazards. The final five holes are under blacklight (UV) where everything glows (The GLOWZONE ) Fun for the whole family.
Reviewed By owlesey - Kaiapoi, New Zealand
This is indoors so great on a wet day. Some more difficult holes and loved the last few holes that are in a glow room.
9. Richmond Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Richmond Mall offers the largest shopping experience under one roof in the top of the south, covering 22.000 square meters of retail space, a PAK 'n SAVE, Fresh Choice, Farmers department store and sixty specialty stores, a food court and more than 700 free car parks.
