🎉 New Year’s Day Half-Day Tour in Nelson CBD 🎊

Spending New Year’s Day in Nelson, NZ? The city center is peacefully empty—perfect for a relaxed stroll! Here are 3 must-visit spots (no car needed!): 🍦 1. Penguino Ice Cream Cafe Award-winning ice cream 🏆 (25-year legacy!). Try the waffle + ice cream combo (💥 crispy outside, fluffy inside!). Free tastings! 🍨 (Single scoop ~$5, waffle combo ~$10). ⛪ 2. Nelson Cathedral Iconic & historic—towering over the CBD. Free entry + stunning interiors (candlelit prayers, Christmas carols 🎶). Don’t miss: The Christmas tree voting exhibit 🎄 + photo-worthy gardens! 🍜 3. Miracle Asian Restaurant No holiday surcharge! 🎉 Chinese/Vietnamese/Thai fusion—try the fried rice, wonton soup, or tom yum! Budget-friendly: Mains under $20 (small portions for ~$15). ⛰️ Bonus: Centre of New Zealand Walk 45-min return hike (start at Botanic Sports Field). Steep but short—follow signs to the iconic "center point" marker 📍. #NelsonNZ #NewYearsDay #IceCreamLover #NZTravel #HiddenGems