Things to do in Nelson - Entertainment in Nelson Tasman

Heading out for something to eat, a place to have a few drinks or looking for live entertainment? Do you want a big evening out? Do you want to listen to music and catch up with a few friends? Whatever you have in mind there are lots of options.

Nelson City has the greatest concentration of bars, cafes & restaurants, dancing options etc but throughout the region you'll find lots of really good things to do in the evening - a quirky country pub with a band playing or a cafe with an electric feel, great coffee and food made from fresh organic ingredients.

For what music is on this coming week and in the not too distant future check out the NELSON RIGHT NOW on the Home Page of this site (updated every week).

For information on local events in Nelson Tasman CLICK HERE

For individual listings check out the information below. To view the Gold Member pop ups click on the bars to your right (in yellow box). Get out there, explore and enjoy yourself.


Choose from the areas below and scroll down for your good time entertainment options.
NELSON CITY GOLDEN BAY	MOTUEKA/MOUTERE/MAPUA St ARNAUD/MURCHISON	ABEL TASMAN/KAITERITERI

MOTUEKA/MOUTERE/MAPUA

Motueka/Moutere/Mapua Cafes

The Naked Bun Patisserie & Cafe, 66-68 Aranui Rd, Mapua
Phone 03 540 3656
A seriously good bakery with a wide range of freshly baked goodies.

Jester House Cafe, Coastal Highway, Tasman
Phone 03 526 6742
Cafe with a big rambling garden and wholesome food. Check out the eels in the creek (you can buy food to feed them off a stick).

Gothic Gourmet Cafe, 208 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 6699
Relaxed dining with International theme.

Bakehouse Cafe & Pizzeria, 21 Wallace St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 6111
Pizzas and pasta - mixture of Kiwi/Italian cuisine.

Muses, 136-140 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 8696
Good freshly prepared coffee and food.

Blast Expresso, 145 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 0087
Good for a caffeine blast. Also serves gluten free meals.

Hot Mamas, 105 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 7039
Bright, vibrant, lively music and pretty good food & coffee.

Riverside Cafe, Moutere Highway
Phone 03 526 7447
Cafe in the country.

Motueka/Moutere/Mapua Restaurants

Smokehouse, Shed 3, Mapua Wharf
Phone 03 540 2666
Cafe/restaurant right on the warf with great views. A big part of the menu includes seafood, meat and veges that are smoked on the premises.

Flax Restaurant & Bar, Mapua Wharf
Phone 03 540 2028
On the Wharf. NZ food, great views, lots of seafood on offer.

Flavour, 67 Aranui Road, Mapua Village
Phone 03 540 2526
Rustic and historic with a wide range of food.

Simply Indian, 130 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 6364
Traditional Indian food. BYO only - Bring your own alcohol (not sold there).

The Mooring Restaurant & Bar, 208 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 6103
Meals and snacks in a happy, friendly atmosphere.

Swinging Sultan, 172 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 8909
Meals around the clock including chunky meat, chicken, beef and felafel kebabs. Good strong coffee.

Posties, 122 High St, Motueka
Phone 03 528 9890
Casual family restaurant with good, hearty meals.

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