Photo of Ligar Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Ligar Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ligar Bay Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Ligar Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ligar Bay Beach and the settlement

7.3

Good

Ligar Bay Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ligar Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ligar Bay Beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Nikau Cafe & Bar is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Ligar Bay Beach?

There are 47 places to stay in the Ligar Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Ligar Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=332237&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ratanui Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=796751&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Bay Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6128356&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tuis on Tata - Golden Bay Holiday Home Tata Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6810660&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Te Wharepuni - Tata Beach Holiday Home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6443825&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beach Tata - Golden Bay Bach Tata Beach</a></li></ul>

Tarakohe, New Zealand

#40 out of 51 in Tasman

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Ligar Bay • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Laura's Coffee Cart

10 - Exceptional 1km

Bar Nikau Cafe & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Molly B’s

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Pizza Restaurant Al Forno Pizza

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Park Pohara Beach Reserve

2.4km

Hiking Area Rawhiti Cave

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Ligar Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Tata Beach

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Road Tunnel Tarakohe Golden Bay

1.8km

Tourist Attraction EarthSea Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction The Grove Scenic Reserve

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Anahata Yoga Retreat - NZ

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Kiwi Spirit Distillery

9.8 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Labyrinth Rocks

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua

7.8 - Very good 9.6km

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About

Ligar Bay Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 40th place out of 51 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Ligar Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Tata Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Ligar Bay Beach is located in Tasman within Ligar Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+9 ^o C +4 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ligar Bay • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Laura's Coffee Cart

10 - Exceptional 1km

Bar Nikau Cafe & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Molly B’s

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Pizza Restaurant Al Forno Pizza

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Park Pohara Beach Reserve

2.4km

Hiking Area Rawhiti Cave

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Ligar Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Tata Beach

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Road Tunnel Tarakohe Golden Bay

1.8km

Tourist Attraction EarthSea Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction The Grove Scenic Reserve

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Anahata Yoga Retreat - NZ

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Kiwi Spirit Distillery

9.8 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Labyrinth Rocks

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua

7.8 - Very good 9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

The Woolshed Caravans

Tent

Located at nearest locality

Ligar Bay • 1.1km from center

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1.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Te Wharepuni - Tata Beach Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ligar Bay • 1.6km from center

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3.5km from the beach

Seaside on Selwyn - Pohara Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ligar Bay • 3.4km from center

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4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Golden Bay Hideaway

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ligar Bay • 4.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Ligar Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Ligar Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Tata Beach Tata Beach

8.5 Excellent

3km

Pohara Beach Pohara Beach

7.4 Good

4.2km

Wainui Beach Wainui Beach

7.4 Good

6.8km

Whariwharangi Beach Whariwharangi Beach

7.6 Very good

7.8km

Mutton Beach Mutton Beach

8.2 Very good

8.1km

Totaranui Beach Totaranui Beach

8.1 Very good

8.2km

Anapai Beach Anapai Beach

8.3 Very good

8.7km

Goat Bay Beach Goat Bay Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ligar Bay • 200m

Transport

Airport

KTF • 11.4km

Bus Station

Nelson • 59.1km

Train Station

Wakefield Quay Station • 58.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Katie Jones

10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach! Plenty of space and parking

Tim Lord

10 Exceptional

A perfect beach that was so fun for me and my family. We went kayaking and supping there and it was so fun going around the lagoon and bumping on the waves. There was also many purple shells that was quite cool. Recommend go ho here

Terry Bixler

10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful beach located just off the road. There is a memorial bench to sit and watch the changing light and tides. The water here is very shallow and at low tide most of the bottom and rocks are displayed. A beautiful place for your morning or afternoon walk.

Andrew Gordon

10 Exceptional

It's a beautiful bay to explore and swim in summer and can still go for walks at winter. Awesome to see the Pohutukawa out almost all year round

Tessa Facey

8 Very good

Beautiful beach, but there were jellyfish washed up on the shore so we didn't swim. Has the good kind of sand that easily brushes off and doesn't get all through your car and towel and life 👌

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Ligar Bay Beach?

The coastline of Ligar Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ligar Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ligar Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Ligar Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Ligar Bay Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Ligar Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Ligar Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ligar Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Ligar Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ligar Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ligar Bay Beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Nikau Cafe & Bar is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ligar Bay Beach?

There are 47 places to stay in the Ligar Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Ligar Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Ligar Bay Beach from parking?

The Ligar Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Ligar Bay Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ligar Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tata Beach located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Ligar Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ligar Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Ligar Bay Beach (South island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ligar Bay Beach (South island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.