Albion Square

In the heart of Nelson City is a historic area known as Albion Square. This was the site of provincial government for the Nelson region from the late 1850s to the 1870s. 

Interpretation panels on both Hardy and Bridge Streets help orient visitors to the square and its features, and provide more detail on its history.

Belgrove windmill

The Belgrove windmill was built in 1897 on the Nelson railway line. It was used to pump water to help cool engines beginning the steep climb to Spooners tunnel. When the line closed, amid much protest in 1955, the windmill was left in place because it was also being used for domestic supply.

It is one of only two such windmills remaining in the country.

The Belgrove windmill is on State Highway 6, 39 km south of Nelson. The windmill is beside a busy weighbridge; watch out for logging trucks.