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Covetrip / Beach / Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand

Cable Bay Nelson

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Cable Bay Nelson is at Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand in Nelson-Marlborough, New Zealand.

North-facing bay east of Nelson city. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
13 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
0.88 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Nelson-Marlborough
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cable Bay Nelson?

Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Nelson-Marlborough, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
13°
3°
Wind 26 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
13°
3°
Wind 27 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
12°
5°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
9°
1°
Wind 12 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
9°
-1°
Wind 10 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
12°
1°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 4
26/09
13°
4°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 6

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
20.6°
Feb
20.9°
Mar
19.4°
Apr
17.5°
May
15.1°
Jun
13.6°
Jul
12.1°
Aug
11.8°
Sep
13°
Oct
15.1°
Nov
18.1°
Dec
19.8°

Places to stay nearby

Redwood Vista

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3.8 km

Tides on Rita

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3 km

Honey Cottage

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3.3 km

Hart Road Haven

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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2.6 km

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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974 m

Pretražite hotele u gradu Appleby

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3.1 km

Studio 411

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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1.6 km

Ruby Bay Beach Sleepout

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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703 m

Redwood Cottage

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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2.3 km

Windhover Estate

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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960 m

Blue Water Views

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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2.3 km

Mapua Fernz

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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2.2 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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