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Covetrip / Beach / Moturoa / Rabbit Island, Tasman, New Zealand

Rabbit Island Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Rabbit Island Beach is at Moturoa / Rabbit Island, Tasman, New Zealand in Nelson-Marlborough, New Zealand.

Long regional-park beach near Nelson. 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
Calm
Waves
0.48 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Nelson-Marlborough
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rabbit Island Beach?

Moturoa / Rabbit Island, Tasman, 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
16°
9°
Wind 27 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
17°
6°
Wind 31 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
16°
9°
Wind 28 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
14°
4°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
13°
4°
Wind 12 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
17°
6°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 5
26/09
17°
8°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 5

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
20.5°
Feb
20.7°
Mar
19.6°
Apr
18.2°
May
16.1°
Jun
14.1°
Jul
12.4°
Aug
11.7°
Sep
12.7°
Oct
14.8°
Nov
17.6°
Dec
19.7°

Things to do nearby

Water taxi & coastal walk to Anchorage

Marahau, Parque Nacional Abel Tasman, Nova Zelândia

Places to stay nearby

Ruby Bay Beach Sleepout

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703 m

Windhover Estate

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960 m

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

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974 m

Studio 411

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1.6 km

Mapua Fernz

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2.2 km

Redwood Cottage

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2.3 km

Blue Water Views

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2.3 km

Hart Road Haven

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2.6 km

Tides on Rita

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3 km

Pretražite hotele u gradu Appleby

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3.1 km

Honey Cottage

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3.3 km

Redwood Vista

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3.8 km

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