Ruby Bay to Motueka

Te Mamaku / Motueka

Explore beaches around Ruby Bay & Motueka

The sheltered pebble beach of Ruby Bay is located between Māpua and the Kina Peninsula. A popular beach with the locals, Ruby Bay, gets its name from the red jasper rocks that turn the beach a slight shade of red.

The best beaches around Ruby Bay & Motueka

Biking Mapua Wharf Great Taste Trail by Virginia Woolf

Māpua Wharf

The Māpua Wharf is one of Nelson Tasman’s most popular dining, shopping, and recreation attractions. It overlooks the picturesque Waimea Estuary.

Gold Partner

Ruby Bay

Ruby Bay is a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning landscapes and serene environment.

Kina Beach

Kina Beach, located near Ruby Bay and Motueka, is a charming coastal spot known for its stunning views and tranquil atmosphere.

Rabbit Island Beach

Rabbit Island is a safe and scenic beach just a short drive from the Richmond town centre.

Places to stay

Kina Cottage

Kina Cottage is a family bach that has belonged to the same family for 3 generations. It has a long history & has been a place of many great times & special memories.

from NZ$179

Rabbit Island Huts

Rabbit Island Huts - small spaces of luxury all set high to take in the views of the Waimea Estuary, Mt Arthur Ranges and Richmond Hills.

from NZ$150

Kina Retreat - Luxury Nelson Home

Kina Retreat is a stunning 7 bedroom holiday home located on spectacular Kina Peninsula in the heart of Tasman, between Nelson & the Abel Tasman.

from NZ$1650

Kina Beach Vineyard Cottages

Kina Beach Vineyard is a small family-owned wine estate overlooking the beautiful Tasman Sea near Nelson on New Zealand’s South Island, where you can relax in boutique countryside accommodation and enjoy award winning single estate wines.

from NZ$330