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History and Culture Tour, Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Quest Nelson
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
8
Route
5.4 km
Starts at
Quest Nelson
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Nelson, New Zealand, made by Quest Nelson. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Journey through Nelson's rich past and vibrant arts scene on this captivating cultural walk. You'll explore the region's history from its earliest inhabitants to its colonial settlement at the local museum. The tour continues with a visit to the city's grand cathedral and concludes at the contemporary Suter Art Gallery.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Quest Nelson and covers about 5.4 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Nelson Provincial Museum
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Albion Square
  • Nelson Farmers' Market
  • Founders Heritage Park
  • Miyazu Japanese Garden
  • Quest Nelson

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Quest Nelson
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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