Moturoa / Rabbit Island
Moturoa / Rabbit Island
Moturoa / Rabbit Island
4.5
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4.5
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Sharon52NZ
Auckland Central, New Zealand39 contributions
Mar 2021
Easy drive from Nelson. Lovely sandy beach but nothing else. Was a really windy day we visited so didn't walk here much looks like it would be a great beach for young children, but we didn't notice any toilets
Written 3 April 2021
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Bryan B
Auckland Central, New Zealand305 contributions
Jan 2020
If you are biking from the Mapua Wharf Ferry end, go right from the ferry and follow the estuary around until you get to the causeway. The track is well formed and easy. Bike out to the beach and have a swim then bike back to the ferry. Watch out for the native birds that nest along the beach and follow the signs. Allow 2-3 hours and enjoy the ride.
Written 15 January 2020
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Pieter S
Nelson, New Zealand1,842 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I love coming to this beach. It’s about half an hour travel from Nelson. The beach at self is very long and beautiful sand. Is a great place to have a walk you can also swim in the sea. Also a great place for barbecue and picnics.
Written 17 March 2020
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jrdh
638 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We have been to this island a couple of times for walks. There is a lovely large and long beach to walk along - which is virtually deserted, apart from the oyster catchers. Great views and a lovely place for a tranquile and relaxing walk.
Written 10 February 2020
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KerryRad
Wellington, New Zealand100 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Really nice picnic facilities. We took a picnic along but other families were having a bbq. Was really nice to see such a clean picnic area. Had a lovely stroll on the gorgeous beach. Was a lovely farm day too.
Written 1 May 2021
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nzsmith
Christchurch, New Zealand1,150 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Recommended by our motel owner we decided to visit rabbit island for a swim. Lots of people picnicking & a few other swimmers. Good changing facilities. Water was perfect. Will definitely swim here again on out next visit
Written 7 February 2021
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kinx81
Vancouver Island, Canada780 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
White sandy beach with some driftwood. Cycle trails and lots of parking. Don’t have to take a ferry, you can drive across on the bridge. Closes at 8:30 pm.
Toilets, outdoor showers and picnic tables and bbq sites around.
Safe swimming beach and good for paddle boarding.
Toilets, outdoor showers and picnic tables and bbq sites around.
Safe swimming beach and good for paddle boarding.
Written 29 December 2020
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Tourist758430
North Yorkshire, UK22 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We hired E Bikes to follow the 58 Km round trip cycle shoreline path out to Rabbit Island. Great trip, mainly flat - but an E Bike makes it a joy to do, just for the fun of hitting Turbo on the slight uphills and whizzing along the great trails
Written 13 May 2019
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RhellieKeith
Adelaide, Australia137 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Approximately a 30 minute drive from Nelson. A family friendly day out with plenty of picnic areas to choose from. Nice long beach perfect for an enjoyable stroll. Great for the kids to have outside time. Excellent spot for a family day out.
Written 1 December 2019
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Steffi
26 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We have used this area for BBQing, Cycle Trips, walking and the beach
Most accessible for cars.
Good family areas for entertaining the family.
Most accessible for cars.
Good family areas for entertaining the family.
Written 5 March 2019
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Is it possible to access the island inn Christmas Day? Looks like the ferry doesn’t operate
Written 13 October 2019
What fishing opportunities are there for beach fishing with basic equipment? Visiting from Canada.
Written 8 January 2019
Sorry, I do not know the answer to this question. I do not recall seeing people fishing, but we visited in the winter there. It was a sunny, but not warm day, and we limited ourselves to a long walk/hike on the beach. It was lovely.
Written 19 January 2019
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