Photo of Mutton Beach with bright sand surface © Isabella Stuart Google
Mutton Beach photo #2 © Christoph Locher Google
Photo of Mutton Beach with turquoise pure water surface © Christoph Locher Google
Photo of Mutton Beach with spacious shore © Markus Google
Photo of Mutton Beach with bright sand surface © Isabella Stuart Google
Photo of Mutton Beach with turquoise pure water surface © Christoph Locher Google
Photo of Mutton Beach with spacious shore © Markus Google
8.2
Very good

Mutton Beach

Tata Beach, New Zealand
#10 out of 51 in Tasman
8.2
Very good
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Located outside the settlement
Totaranui 3.5 km
Map of beach
Cafe Awaroa Cafe / pizza
8.4 - Very good 8.5km
Coffee Shop Laura's Coffee Cart
10 - Exceptional 8.8km

About

Mutton Beach is located on the Cook Strait (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 51 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Mutton Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

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

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Anapai Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Mutton Beach (Tasman) region (Folly island sub-region) is located outside the Totaranui settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

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+9 o C +4 o C
Air temperature
4.6 M/S
Wind
+11 o C
Water temperature
0.6 M
Wave height

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

Mutton Beach (Tasman) region (Folly island sub-region) is located outside the Totaranui settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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 Mutton Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Mutton 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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Wainui Beach
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Totaranui Beach
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Tata Beach
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Ligar Bay Beach
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Localities

Totaranui  •  3.5km

Transport

KTF  •  18.6km
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Wakefield Quay Station  •  58.1km
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10 Exceptional

Loved it. Great place to camp between Anapai and Whariwharangi. Great camping options, flush toilet and right by the track. Good rocks at each end of the beach to look at sea life.

10 Exceptional

We walked part of the Abel Tasman walk, stopping off at this bay! Beautiful blue water w golden sands. Walked over the rocks to the next bay which is just as beautiful! ☀️

10 Exceptional

Beautiful little campsite right on the beach. Our favorite place to swim as the water was so clear and the sand golden

10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, one of my favourite bays in Abel Tasman. If you can I would definitely recommend staying here for a night, the watertaxi goes to Totaranui which is about two and a half hours away or something so you could even just visit for a day. The sunrise is amazing here.

10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot! One of the best in abel tasman!