Southerrrngirrl Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'm off to Nelson at the end of April for my Nana's 90th birthday so thought that I might take the opportunity to check out some things fishy or animal related in Nelson such as Public Aquarium displays, fish shops, animal/wildlife parks etc. I've been to Nelson lots of times but never been to any fish shops or anything like that so no idea what there is to see. Any Nelson locals able to advise on what to check out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 mapua touch the sea aquarium its a 30min drive from nelson . afaik there is 1 petshop in nelson and 2 in richmond. you could also drive up the top of the port hills and take in the view of the harbour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks spoon. The Mapua Sea Aquarium sounds like me. I won't have my car with me (cos I'm flying up) but my parents will have theirs with them, so will have to convince them to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Shout them coffee and some smoked fish at the Smokehouse on Mapua wharf - its directly opposite the aquarium. That should persuade them to take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yeah, go to Kaiteriteri! http://www.iantraffordphotos.com/galler ... riteri.jpg http://www.happycamping.co.nz/photo/rev ... _large.jpg http://www.goldenbayconnections.com/pho ... riteri.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 That first pic of Kaiteriteri was taken in winter wasnt it Romeo? Its rare to find noone there during summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 kaiteri is a bit of a drive tho bout 1 and half hrs . nelson has tahuna beach oh and i also forgot natureland (if it hasnt closed down yet) its a small zoo with a braindamaged monkey called ricky well worth it the admission fee is really cheap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 drink!! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Its not fishy related but the wow complex is worth alook nana and pops would enjoy it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know you said fishy and animal related but you might like to broaden your horizons with some of the following... Petz N All is the petshop in Nelson. It recently moved. Used to be in Montgomery Square but is now in a street behind I think (head towards The Warehouse and you should see it). Sorry I don't know the address. Founders Park is interesting. It is a ye olde Nelson replica historic village type park. Has a large pond in it. They once emptied and killed hundreds of huge goldfish that people had let loose in it. WOW (World of Wearable Art) is great and not just for those who like fashion. Also has a large classic car collection there. Has a pond at the entrance (no fish) I second Mapua Aquarium and the Smokehouse as good destinations! There is an Eel Walk apparently as part of the Nelson Hertitage Walk. An easy walk around the central city. Starts at Aratuna (pathway of the eels) Normandy Bridge. Go to the Saturday Market, 9am - 1pm, in the Montgomery carpark (behind the main street) Tahunanui Beach is nice. Walk along the boulder bank. Visit the Miyazu Japanese Garden (on your left as you enter Nelson from Blenheim end) Isel House stately home and Park Broadgreen Historic House The Cathedral plenty of galleries and museums South Street. This is Nelson’s most well known and loved historic precinct, surviving as a unique group of cottages showing everyday housing from the 1860s up until the end of the 19th century. The South Street Gallery, on the corner, was a builder’s business in its early days. The two-storeyed building on the other corner was built by the City of Nelson Civic Trust in 1999. Off Nile Street West, South Street captures the feel of a past era. The 16 working-class cottages built between 1863 and 1867 remain intact and are still lived in. South Street Gallery sells works by several Nelson potters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions. Hopefully I will be able to convince my parents to take me to some of these places. But, just in case they don't wanna play my game... I'm gonna take my laptop with me heheh. Hmmm..wonder if there is an internet cafe near where my Nana lives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 is the queens gardens where the eel walk is(behind the courthouse)? they have ponds in there that were originally made just for eels but the ducks seem to be the main attraction. the supposed geographical centre of new zealand is also in nelson a bit of a hike up a hill but worth the veiw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl-danio Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Nelson has 3 petshops. Petz n all in town and Petmart and Pet essentials in Richmond but I like to get most of my fish at the Tahuna garden center (Down 2 Earth). They always has some interesting fish that I have never seen at the other shops (eels, chromides and a few less common danios etc). As others have said the Mapua touch the sea aquarium is also good and well worth the drive and natureland is great (still open) they had some good sized goldfish and a large fire eel last time I was there. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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