Everything about our little town Motueka from A to Z:
Motueka
Motueka Town Center:
Dining:
Check out Up The Garden Path and Toad Hall if you’re after a professional kitchen, Sprig & Fern for an evening beer, and KT’s opposite the clock tower for an authentic fish&chips experience.
Sunday Market:
Airfield/Sky-Diving:
Janie Seddon:
The ship wasn’t of any use anymore, so they just left it stranded near the port. A few years ago, it almost was removed, but Motuekans wanted it to stay.
The Sandspit:
A narrow strip of sand along the quay, several kilometers long. A sanctuary for rare birds to breed.
Motueka Inlet:
Orchards (apples, pears, kiwifruit, hops, …):
Motueka town is surrounded by orchards, thanks to the good soil in the area.
Motueka River Valley
Lovely scenery on either side of the river. Enjoy the ride while travelling to the West Coast.
Towards Abel Tasman National Park (North)
Kaiteriteri Beaches:
Split Apple Rock:
Kayaking:
There are dozens of providers of sea kayak adventures in Kaiteriteri and Marahau.
Marahau:
The southern entry of the Abel Tasman National Park is in Marahau. Within an afternoon you can easily reach amazing beaches in the park.
Towards Golden Bay (North-West)
Riwaka Resurgence:
Takaka Hill:
You need to cross that hill to get to Takaka/Golden Bay. It’s quite high up and rewards with amazing views.
Takaka:
It’s a bit of a hippy central in New Zealand. Great for a day-trip from Motueka.
Pupu Springs:
Full name: Te Waikoropupū Springs. Near Takaka town.
Collingwood:
Kahurangi National Park:
Wharariki Beach:
Whanganui Inlet:
Farewell Spit:
Towards Mapua (South)
Kina Beach:
Ruby Bay:
Mapua Wharf:
Towards Richmond (South)
Upper Moutere:
Rabbit Island:
Richmond Mall:
Quite a large indoor shopping mall. Hosts the annual christmas parade (in summer).