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Covetrip / Beach / Nelson, New Zealand

Tahunanui Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Tahunanui Beach is at Nelson, New Zealand in Nelson-Marlborough, New Zealand.

Nelson city beach with dunes and a playground foreshore. 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 Tahunanui Beach?

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
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
13°
4°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
13°
3°
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
19.4°
Apr
17.9°
May
15.8°
Jun
14.1°
Jul
12.5°
Aug
11.9°
Sep
12.9°
Oct
15°
Nov
17.9°
Dec
19.8°

Places to stay nearby

Hart Road Haven

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Pretražite hotele u gradu Appleby

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3.1 km

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

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974 m

Tides on Rita

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3 km

Studio 411

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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1.6 km

Redwood Cottage

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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2.3 km

Redwood Vista

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3.8 km

Windhover Estate

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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960 m

Ruby Bay Beach Sleepout

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703 m

Honey Cottage

Stay near Rabbit Island Beach
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3.3 km

Mapua Fernz

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2.2 km

Blue Water Views

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2.3 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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