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Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Tasman. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

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Torrent Bay

Torrent Bay

25 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Marahau

Marahau

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Awaroa

Awaroa

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Totaranui

Totaranui

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Anatimo

Anatimo

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Tata Beach

Tata Beach

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Little Kaiteriteri

Little Kaiteriteri

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Stephens Bay

Stephens Bay

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Port Motueka

Port Motueka

8 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Ruby Bay

Ruby Bay

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Mapua

Mapua

9 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Tasman

Tasman

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
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Tasman Best beaches

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Moturoa Rabbit Beach
Moturoa Rabbit Beach
Moturoa Rabbit Beach
Good for Relax

Moturoa Rabbit Beach

Mapua 4.3 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.2 Amenities index
Wainui Beach
Wainui Beach
Wainui Beach
Good for Relax

Wainui Beach

Anatimo 3.1 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Difficult access • Mountain trail > 500m • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Ligar Bay Beach
Ligar Bay Beach
Ligar Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Ligar Bay Beach

Ligar Bay 0.2 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4.1 Amenities index
Golden Bay Beach
Golden Bay Beach
Golden Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Golden Bay Beach

Squires Gully 0.8 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4.1 Amenities index
Sandy Bay Beach I
Good for Relax

Sandy Bay Beach I

Marahau 0.5 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2.8 Amenities index
Kina Beach III
Kina Beach III
Kina Beach III
Good for Relax

Kina Beach III

Tasman 1.2 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
2.2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Tasman beaches

Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 51 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Tasman.

Most beautiful beaches of Tasman

Te Pukatea Beach

Te Pukatea Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 1.6 km
Split Apple Rock Beach

Split Apple Rock Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
South island, Marahau 1.6 km
Anapai Beach

Anapai Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
South island, Totaranui 2.2 km
Wharariki Beach

Wharariki Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
South island, Port Puponga 5.3 km
Watering Beach

Watering Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 2.1 km
Medlands Beach

Medlands Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 2.8 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Tasman

Tata Beach

Tata Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Tata Beach 0.1 km
Ngaio Bay Beach

Ngaio Bay Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Kaiteriteri 1.2 km
Mutton Beach

Mutton Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
South island, Totaranui 3.5 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach

Little Kaiteriteri Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Little Kaiteriteri 0.2 km
Onetahuti Beach

Onetahuti Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Awaroa 3 km
Observation Beach

Observation Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 2.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Tasman

Kaiteriteri Beach

Kaiteriteri Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
South island, Kaiteriteri 0.1 km
Totaranui Beach

Totaranui Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
South island, Totaranui 0.4 km
Bark Bay Beach

Bark Bay Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 3.3 km
Torrent Bay Beach II

Torrent Bay Beach II
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 0.2 km
Falls River Beach

Falls River Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
South island, Torrent Bay 2.1 km
Honeymoon Bay Beach

Honeymoon Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
South island, Kaiteriteri 0.7 km
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Remote beaches in Tasman

Akersten Bay Beach

Akersten Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 2.9 km
Stilwell Bay Beach

Stilwell Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
South island, Torrent Bay 3.2 km
Coquille Bay Beach

Coquille Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
South island, Marahau 2.5 km
Waiharakeke Bay Beach

Waiharakeke Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
South island, Awaroa 1.6 km
Whariwharangi Beach

Whariwharangi Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
South island, Totaranui 4.7 km
Tinline Bay Beach

Tinline Bay Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
South island, Marahau 2.1 km
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Beaches with shade in Tasman

Breaker Bay Beach

Breaker Bay Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Kaiteriteri 0.6 km
Torrent Bay Beach I

Torrent Bay Beach I
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
South island, Torrent Bay 1 km
Mosquito Bay Beach

Mosquito Bay Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
South island, Torrent Bay 3.8 km
Anchorage Bay Abel Tasman

Anchorage Bay Abel Tasman
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
South island, Torrent Bay 1.3 km
Tonga Quarry Beach

Tonga Quarry Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
South island, Awaroa 4.1 km
Towers Bay Beach

Towers Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
South island, Kaiteriteri 1.7 km
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Long beaches in Tasman

Awaroa Bay Beach

Awaroa Bay Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
South island, Awaroa 0.9 km
Goat Bay Beach

Goat Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
South island, Totaranui 1.7 km
Boundary Bay Beach

Boundary Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
South island, Torrent Bay 1 km
Sandy Bay Beach

Sandy Bay Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Marahau 0.3 km
Otuhie Beach

Otuhie Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
South island, Anatori 2 km
Pohara Beach

Pohara Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
South island, Pohara 0.6 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Tasman, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 39 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 8 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Tasman is less than 500 meters. 25 beaches are relatively easy to access, 13 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 13 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Tasman however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Tasman's beaches

Kina Beach I
8 Jordi "The Dutch Dynamo" Van Veen

This place is absolutely stunning! I highly recommend visiting during sunset, as the water shimmers like gold. Moreover, the water remains tranquil since it's not directly connected to the open sea. If you're planning to swim, I suggest going during high tide, but it's still an excellent spot for a picnic at any time.

Moturoa Rabbit Beach
10 Samantha Rosewood.

This charming beach is a true gem. Its vast expanse of pristine sand and crystal-clear waters is simply breathtaking, and the surrounding scenery is equally stunning. With numerous barbecue areas, ample parking, and plenty of space for children to run around and play, this beach has it all. It's no wonder that it's considered one of the finest beaches on the island.

Kina Beach III
10 Nolan Grey

This charming, untouched beach can be found by following the gravel road at the end of Kina Beach Road. It leads to a medium-sized reserve with water access, perfect for water sports during high tide. It's a great spot for a BBQ too.

Stephens Bay Beach
10 Nico van der Meer

This beach is fantastic. It's incredibly clean, peaceful, and charming. It's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sunset. With any luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a penguin! 🐧

Pakawau Beach
10 Landon Merrick

This beach is fantastic and one of our top choices. We will definitely return here.

Ruby Bay Beach II
10 JAMES RILEY

This beach is a fantastic local spot that is loved by many for camping. I have been coming here regularly for 50 years, and let me tell you, I have quite a few stories to share, both good and not so good. Nevertheless, it remains an amazing place for everyone to have a great time.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 21.5°C and water up to 17.9°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 10.7°C and water to 10.8°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Tasman? In total there are 51 beaches and the most popular is Te Pukatea Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Tasman

Ruby Bay Beach II

Ruby Bay Beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
South island, Ruby Bay 2.1 km
Kina Beach I

Kina Beach I
5.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
South island, Tasman 3.1 km
Wainui Beach

Wainui Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
South island, Anatimo 3.1 km
Stephens Bay Beach

Stephens Bay Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
South island, Stephens Bay 0.3 km
Sandy Bay Beach I

Sandy Bay Beach I
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
South island, Marahau 0.5 km
Motueka Beach

Motueka Beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
South island, Port Motueka 1.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Tasman?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Tasman, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 51 beaches in total, of which about 18 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Tasman?

Most of the beaches located in Tasman are hard to reach, but there are also easily accessible beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Tasman?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Tasman?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Tasman by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Tasman are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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