Go fly fishing, cycle, mountain bike, tramp or hike, walk, ride a horse, kayak. Eat fine food, visit a gallery.... There is just so much to do here, you'll wish you could stay longer.
Motueka sits in the middle of some of the best trout fishing in the world.
Come and experience it for yourself.
We recommend Riverside Angling Adventures and Latitude Guiding
Cycle Tasman's Great Taste Trail or enjoy the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park. Or take the little boat ferry from Mapua to Rabbit Island.
You can bring your own bike or hire one.
We recommend My Ride if you need cycle repairs. For cycle tours & bike rentals try Gentle Cycling Company, Kiwi Journeys or Nelson Cycle Hire & Tours.
The township of Motueka has the backdrop of the Mount Arthur Range of Kahurangi National Park and looks out over Tasman Bay. The climate is sunny and mild, ideal for horticulture.
This 'fruit belt' region grows hops, apples, kiwifruit and grapes amongst others. The vibrant town of Motueka has restaurants, cafés, galleries, local crafts, supermarkets, ...
Trampers love the region for its three national parks, Nelson Lakes, Kahurangi and of course the Abel Tasman.
The Abel Tasman Coastal Track is one of New Zealand's 'Great Walks'. If you don't have time to walk the whole track you can take a cruise and walk some of it or kayak a part of its beautiful coastline.