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    Tahunanui

    New Zealand

    Tahunanui

    City District

    Tahunanui is Nelson's beach suburb, about five kilometers southwest of the centre. Its wide, flat sandy beach on Tasman Bay is popular with families; behind it are lawns, playgrounds, a small zoo and campsite.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Tahunanui is Nelson's beach suburb, about five kilometers southwest of the centre. Its wide, flat sandy beach on Tasman Bay is popular with families; behind it are lawns, playgrounds, a small zoo and campsite.The kitesurfing scene gathers at Back Beach, behind the dunes. In neighbouring Stoke are Isel Park and Pic's peanut butter factory.

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    Pic's Peanut Butter World

    1Pic's Peanut Butter World

    Pic's peanut butter factory and visitor center in Stoke, offering tours and tasting.
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    Isel Park

    2Isel Park

    Park grounds in Stoke with mature trees and the historic Isel House.
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    Natureland Zoo
    Park

    3Natureland Zoo

    Small zoo next to the beach with native and exotic animals, good for families.
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    Tahunanui Back Beach
    Attraction

    4Tahunanui Back Beach

    Quieter part of Tahunanui Beach by the lagoon behind the dunes, popular with kitesurfers and for walks.
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    Essen & Trinken

    1

    Taaj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway in Nelson

    Restaurant in 140 Tahunanui Drive.
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    Smugglers Pub & Cafe

    Restaurant in 8 Muritai Street.
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    3

    The Lunch Stop

    Restaurant in 111 Pascoe Street.
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    4

    Aki Sushi Stoke

    Restaurant in 99 Quarantine Road.
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    Beach life near the city

    Tahunanui has been Nelson's home beach for generations. On warm summer days, many families from the region flock here, and it gets correspondingly busy on weekends. During the week and outside school holidays, it's considerably quieter.

    Arrival and on-site

    From Nelson's centre, you drive about ten minutes along Wakefield Quay; city buses stop in Tahunanui. The airport is nearby. You can reach the beach by bike via the coastal path.

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    Nearby

    Nelson

    Nelson is located on Tasman Bay in the north of the South Island and is one of New Zealand's sunniest cities. The city center around Trafalgar Street is compact, with Christ Church Cathedral standing at its upper end on Church Hill. Galleries, crafts, and small breweries define the city.For many travelers, Nelson is the base for Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay, and the surrounding wineries. On Saturdays, the Nelson Market takes place in the city center.

    Nelson Tasman

    Nelson Tasman is located at the northwestern tip of the South Island and is one of New Zealand's sunniest regions. Its main town is Nelson on Tasman Bay, from where you can reach three national parks: Abel Tasman with its bays, Kahurangi to the west, and Nelson Lakes in the mountains.Between Nelson and Motueka lie fruit orchards, hop fields, and vineyards, while in the remote northwest you'll find Golden Bay with Farewell Spit.

    Mapua

    Mapua is a small coastal town on the Waimea Inlet, about 30 minutes west of Nelson. Its old fruit port, Mapua Wharf, is lined with shops, galleries, cafés, and a small brewery.The town is located on the Great Taste Trail, a cycle trail between Nelson and Motueka. Many cyclists take a break here and cross to Rabbit Island on the small ferry.

    Motueka

    Motueka is a small town on Tasman Bay, about 45 minutes from Nelson, surrounded by orchards and hop fields. For many travelers, it's the last supply point before Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay.On High Street, you'll find supermarkets, cafés, and outfitters, and on the waterfront, the shipwreck of the Janie Seddon and a tidal pool for swimming. On Sundays, a market is held.
    Abel Tasman National Park

    Abel Tasman National Park

    The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park, nestled between Tasman Bay and Golden Bay. Its coast is defined by golden sandy coves, turquoise waters, and granite cliffs, with forested hills rising inland.The park can be explored on foot via the Abel Tasman Coast Track, by kayak, or by water taxi, which stops at numerous beaches. Roads only reach its fringes, with Marahau and Kaiteriteri in the south and Totaranui in the north serving as access points.

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