A selection of things to do and places to visit from the team at Arrow Motel
- Just 5 minutes walk from the motel:
- Tahunanui Beach
- Free outdoor gym equipment by the beach
- The Beach Cafe with good coffee
- The Sprig and Fern craft beer bar
- Nelson Beach Fun Park (Hydro slide, mini golf etc)
- Natureland Zoo
- Nelson Roller Rink
- The Lion’s Family Playground
- BMX Track
- Just 5 minutes drive from the motel:
- The World of Wearable Arts and Classic Cars Museum
- Waterfront restaurants
- Golf Course
- Paddy’s Knob lookout for views over Tahunanui and Tasman Bay
- Princess Drive lookout for views over Tasman Bay
- Just 10 minutes walk from the motel
- Smuggler’s Bar and Restaurant
- Bel Aire craft beer bar
- Thai Tahuna (great Thai Takeaway or Dine in)
- Sports Bar (Ocean Lodge)
- Abel Tasman Statue and Northern beach access for kayaks
- Rocks Road for views over Tasman bay, Arrow (Fifeshire) rock and Nelson Harbour
- Just 10 minutes drive from the motel
- Nelson City centre and sights
- The Saxton Field sports complex
- The Brook Sanctuary
- The centre of New Zealand walks
- Mountain bike trails: Involution, Grampians and the Brook/Maitai area
- Founders Park
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- The Birthplace of New Zealand Rugby
- Miazu Japanese Gardens
- Wakatu Marae
- The Grampian Walkway
- The Nelson Christ Church Cathedral
- Nelson regional Hospital
- Suter Art Gallery
- The Royal Theatre
- State Cinema 6
- Just 15 minutes drive from the motel
- Hoglunds Art Glass
- Eyebright Country Store
- The Grape Escape Craft Gallery
- The McMillan Pottery and Gallery
- Gardens of the World
- Royce McGlashan Gallery
- Happy Valley Adventures
- Just 30 minutes drive from the motel
- Numerous wineries (ask us about them)
- Nelson Speedway
- Nelson Kart Track
- Mapua village (craft galleries and Restaurants)
- Moutere village Icon Gallery and NZ’s oldest pub
- Just 60 minutes drive from the motel
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Kaiteri Kayaks
- Aqua Taxi
- Kaiteriteri Beach
- Nelson Lakes National park
- Lake Rotoiti
- Motueka Valley
- 5 Trout fishing rivers
- Motueka Shopping Centre
Ask the team at Arrow Motel for more information we are happy to share our comprehensive knowledge of the Nelson region.