The Nelson area is a fun place to explore if you love food. Enjoy dining out in Nelson city, the restaurants along the waterfront, and out in the surrounding areas.

Seafood Nelson is home to Australasia’s largest fishing fleet. This means there is a ready supply of fresh fish available. Enjoy the famous Nelson scallops and fresh seafood directly located at the wharf, or ask us and we will be happy to share with you our local knowledge.

The Nelson Markets The Nelson market on Saturdays is a great place to try local cheeses, bread, seasonal fruit, vegetables and many other delicacies.
Have fun grabbing a bargain and in season, buying a variety of fresh fruit from the large number of roadside stalls.

There are also a number of wineries and craft breweries to visit as well as Neudorf cheese and the Smokehouse in Mapua.
Talk to us about your particular favourite type of food and we can help with suggestions on yummy places to visit.

Craft Beer If you’re a person that enjoys a well-crafted beer, then try some of Nelson’s huge range of boutique brews. As the only place in New Zeland growing hops, Nelson has recently experienced an explosion of classy small breweries, brewing interesting and unusual styles in small batches. You’ll find traditional beer styles in Nelson that you won’t find elsewhere.