Nelson · Nelson / Tasman

Wakatu

7/10 Family

6/10 Affordability

6/10 Commute

Banks & ATMs Bus stops & Routes Cafes & Bakeries Dairies & Convenience Dentists GPs & Medical centres Gyms & Pools Hospitals & Urgent care Intermediate schools Early childhood & Kindy Libraries Parks & Playgrounds Petrol stations Pharmacies Primary schools

A residential neighbourhood in Nelson with community facilities and family homes.

Family 7/10

Affordability 6/10

Commute 6/10

Best for

People wanting Nelson access and suburban living in Nelson / Tasman.

Not ideal for

People wanting premium inner-city walkability.

Rent

$430-$600

Car needed?

Moderate to high.

Getting around

Limited buses; cycling popular.

Education

Early childhood & Kindy

Primary schools

Intermediate schools

Secondary / High schools

Healthcare

GPs & Medical centres

Pharmacies

Hospitals & Urgent care

Dentists

Shopping & Food

Supermarkets

Dairies & Convenience

Cafes & Bakeries

Restaurants & Takeaways

Recreation

Parks & Playgrounds

Libraries

Gyms & Pools

Services

Banks & ATMs

Petrol stations

Transport

Bus stops & Routes

Train stations

Commute to CBD

Rentals

Rentals on Trade Me

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