Tahunanui Beach, Nelson: Address, Tahunanui Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
Tahunanui Beach
Tahunanui Beach
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The area
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Restaurants
174 within 5 kms

The Sands Fish and Chip Shop
548
0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food

Smugglers Pub and Cafe
742
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • European • Pub

Sprig & Fern Tahuna
145
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Bar • Pub

Thai Tahuna
137
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly

The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar
246
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European

Bel-Aire Tavern
24
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pub

Beach Cafe & Bar
40
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly

Raglan Roast
17
0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Cafe

McDonald's
31
0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Fast food

Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
21
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • Pub
Attractions
43 within 10 kms

Natureland Zoo
160
0.2 kmZoos

Nelson Classic Car Museum
1,567
2.2 kmSpeciality Museums

Nelson Saturday Market
352
3.1 kmFlea & Street Markets

Queen's Gardens
324
3.5 kmGardens

Centre of New Zealand
873
4.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
221
3.4 kmVisitor Centres

Christ Church Cathedral
356
4 kmChurches & Cathedrals

Nelson Provincial Museum
214
3.2 kmSpeciality Museums • Historic Sites

Founders Park
509
4.8 kmParks

Broadgreen Historic House
93
3.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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4.5
292 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand798 contributions
Apr 2022
Beautiful beach with plenty of room for everyone. Paddle boarders, canoes and swimmers all able to enjoy this lovely piece of paradise. Accommodation and restaurants close by makes it a holiday wimmer.
Written 17 April 2022
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Simon D
Auckland, New Zealand645 contributions
Mar 2022
We were lucky enough to have spent a couple of weeks with a base at Tahunanui with the beach a 5 min walk away. The beach itself is a long white sand beach, which was great to walk, plenty of space and the water looked fairly shallow. As part of the beach local area, there is a large theme park (which closed when we were there, but contained a large pool/slide complex and mini golf) and a roller slate rink, beach volleyball nets (these were getting well used) and a fair bit of parking around. Lots of access point to the beach through various formed and 'unofficial' tracks through the low dune area.
Written 16 April 2022
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Nicki J
Christchurch, New Zealand91 contributions
Jan 2022
You can take your dog to the back beach (west side) which has a lagoon at low tide. Poo bags are available to use too! Water was super warm. You can kayak, paddle board etc from the east end of the beach.
Written 19 January 2022
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Sunshine26662840175
Lower Hutt, New Zealand7 contributions
Oct 2021
Enjoyed our walk along the beach in the morning. However continually barking dog out on the spit spoilt what should have been a peaceful walk. Owners need to be more aware of the disturbance.
Written 29 October 2021
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Tess
16 contributions
Oct 2021
The beach is lovely and worth a visit for a walk and to see the beautiful sunset silhouettes. The only annoying thing is how busy it was - on a Friday afternoon around tea time it was full of teens hanging out. Good for them but overcrowded for us in our 30s haha. Still lovely and worth a trip.
Written 2 October 2021
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01MelB68
Whanganui, New Zealand38 contributions
Jun 2021
Lovely long beach - would be great for swimming in summer. Great parking and playground for kids behind the beach. Cafe's/bar across the road. Good place to visit to relax in the sun or take the kids for a run along the beach.
Written 20 June 2021
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nzwestie
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand437 contributions
Apr 2021
Enjoyed this beach walk while waiting to go to the airport. What a great place. So close to town we took a little walk and there it was. Big and open and lovely calm water. Def worth a visit.
Written 8 May 2021
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Kiwitravelers2013
Auckland, New Zealand43 contributions
Apr 2021
There is nothing better than a long walk along a beach and Tahunanui Beach did not disappoint . Peaceful with so many things to see.
Written 2 April 2021
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DCChart
Manapouri, Fiordland15 contributions
Mar 2021
We went when it was super quiet and was lovely to walk along and relax. Foot paths seemed to be well maintained.
Written 28 March 2021
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TinaSueWP
Kilauea, HI105 contributions
We are planning a trip on the South Island early June and traveling by camper van. How are the sights and activities in this area early/mid June? We are a family of four, 2 adults and 2 children (10,8)
Spghetti M
Brighton, UK21 contributions
Hi , as its a predominately coastal country your trip will take you around some of the most amazing countryside but as much as it is beautiful, you might want to take a cardigan ... and a rain coat . Its winter after all !
Tas-mania89
Sydney, Australia
Are there any horse riding companies that have horse rides on the beach?
Spghetti M
Brighton, UK21 contributions
yes try the horse treks in Puponga on the top of the South Island :-)
Frequently Asked Questions about Tahunanui Beach
- Hotels near Tahunanui Beach:
- (0.25 km) The Beachcomber
- (0.33 km) Apex Motor Lodge
- (0.25 km) The Beachcomber
- (0.26 km) Bouncing Lamb Backpackers
- (0.47 km) Beaches Suites Nelson
- Restaurants near Tahunanui Beach:
- (0.11 km) Beach Cafe & Bar
- (0.26 km) Sprig & Fern Tahuna
- (0.38 km) The Sands Fish and Chip Shop
- (0.33 km) Smugglers Pub and Cafe
- (0.25 km) Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
- Attractions near Tahunanui Beach:
- (0.17 km) Natureland Zoo
- (0.28 km) Pro Karts
- (0.37 km) Moana Paddle Nelson
- (0.26 km) Nelson Fun Park - Hydroslide, Bumper Boats & Mini Golf
- (0.83 km) Bay Tours Nelson