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Tahunanui Beach

203 Reviews

#3 of 95 things to do in Nelson

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches

Bisley Walk, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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“Paradise”

Safe swimming beach, frontbpart is for humans and the back beach is for dogs, a great set up, the... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Rose22Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand

“Nice beach”

Nice beach and the waves were not too high. Looks like you would have a nice walk along the beach... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

422iana

Dunedin, New Zealand

via mobile

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4.5 203 reviews

Excellent61%
Very good35%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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“lovely beach”(15 reviews)

“low tide”(11 reviews)

“safe beach”(8 reviews)

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Bisley Walk, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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Rose22Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand

174

Reviewed 2 days ago

Paradise

Safe swimming beach, frontbpart is for humans and the back beach is for dogs, a great set up, the council are working hard to maintain the beach from erosion.

Thank Rose22Nelson

422iana

Dunedin, New Zealand

34666

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Nice beach

Nice beach and the waves were not too high. Looks like you would have a nice walk along the beach and from Nelson the is a good path along the coast. Quite a beautiful backdrop.

Thank 422iana

MaudeAshburton

Ashburton

336

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Walking a must

Relax..stroll...gaze out to sea....watch the shipping..watch the birds...say hi to others walking....holiday stuff to the fore

Thank MaudeAshburton

Raewyn D

Auckland Central, New Zealand

395

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Stunning

Amazing beach and sand gorgeously coloured. Beautiful in every way. Calm and safe and well worth the trip to this spot.

Thank Raewyn D

Angk1812

Timaru, New Zealand

4610

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely day

Nice beach area. It was a sunny day and people on beach. Nice sand. Reasonably easy Access to the beach. Liked the art sculptures and the fun look of them

Thank Angk1812

JoDubaiUae

19061

Reviewed 13 August 2018

Never tire of visiting the beach

Nelson residents are extremely lucky to have this wonderful beach park on their doorstep. Access is easy, parking is adequate and the coastal panorama outstanding

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2CORVETTES

Nelson, New Zealand

3011

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Wonderful safe beach

Tahunanui beach is a long sandy beach which stretches for several kilometres . A very safe gentles sloping beach with undulating sand dunes to relax in before having a swim. Very good to play beach cricket or volleyball or just relax with plenty of room...More

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matthew l

Woodbridge, United Kingdom

12844

Reviewed 27 July 2018 via mobile

Dog world.. brilliant

How fantastic to find a dog friendly stretch of beautiful golden sands. Plenty of sticks to throw, doggie poo bags and bins provided. Excellent.

Thank matthew l

Ngaizone

Christchurch, New Zealand

329

Reviewed 24 July 2018

Beautiful sand, clean beach, plane spotting.

Well yes, the beach is on the runway really. Planes go overhead coming into land, and yes you can see the ships in the harbour and the main road. But. The sand is beautiful, it is clean, tidal and very pretty. It gets busy in...More

Thank Ngaizone

periclesbacchus

Sydney, Australia

Reviewed 21 May 2018

Hot summer day, great walk and vista. Stunning.

Spent many days at this beach over the years, as I visit Nelson to see my mother. This beach is well maintained, and clean. Stretches as far as the eye can see. Very tidal, which is good for paddling, or having a swim when the...More

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TinaSueWP

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)

19 August 2017|

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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 !