Things to do with kids in Nelson

Nelson is in the Glenelg area, and our data lists 3 playgrounds and 9 parks and reserves in the suburb.

Landmarks

Lower Glenelg National Park is the largest mapped park in Nelson, at about 26,445 hectares. Glenelg River Heritage River and Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Nelson include Cameron Park, Centenary Park and Annie Kerr Reserve. Playgrounds around Nelson include the playground at Cameron Park and the playground at Glenelg River Heritage River. Our data shows 23 public toilets in Nelson. For walks and rides, Great South West Walk, Great South West Walk (beach) and Livingstones Island Nature Trail cross Nelson.

Getting around

Nelson has no train station; Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 133 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Nelson, so most trips start by car. By car from Nelson, Portland is about 54 minutes away and Hamilton about 1.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The nearest larger centre is Portland, about 54 minutes from Nelson by car, with 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach.

Best for

Younger kids at Nelson's 3 local playgrounds. Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Nelson's parks.