Tasman district, Tasman, New Zealand

Places to visit near Mapua

Mapua is a town in Tasman district, Tasman, New Zealand, home to about 1,819 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 17 beaches & coast and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Waimea Inlet (8 km), Tāhunanui Beach (15 km) and Nelson Classic Car Museum (16 km).

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Mapua, Tasman
Mapua, Tasman district, Tasman, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mapua at a glance

Location
Tasman district, Tasman, New Zealand
Population
about 1,819
Coordinates
41.2500° S, 173.1000° E
Places within 50 km
221 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mapua

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mapua: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapua

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is Moutere Bluff (5 km); the best-known is Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mapua

37 churches within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is Saint Paul's Lutheran Community Church (10 km); the best-known is The Anglican Centre (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mapua

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is Grossi Point (2 km); the best-known is Waimea Inlet (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mapua

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is Pic's Jar (16 km); the best-known is Boulder Bank Lighthouse (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mapua

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is No Mans Island (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mapua

17 museums within 100 km of Mapua. The closest is Nelson Classic Car Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapua

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapua
  2. 8 km Waimea Inlet · beach, Tasman
  3. 9 km Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum, Nelson City
  4. 2 km Tāhunanui Beach · beach, Nelson City
  5. 2 km Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint, Nelson City
  6. 2 km Boulder Bank Lighthouse · heritage site, Nelson City
  7. 17 km Back to Mapua

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How to reach Mapua

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    Within 15 km of Mapua

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapua by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions4646Air Traffic Control Tower (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2938Moutere Bluff (5 km)
    Churches3637Saint Paul's Lutheran Community Church (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1732Grossi Point (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3032Pic's Jar (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1822No Mans Island (2 km)
    Museums1717Nelson Classic Car Museum (16 km)
    Parks1112Māpua Recreation Reserve (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Bird Island (3 km)
    Treks27Great Taste Trail (11 km)
    Waterfalls12Whisky Falls Nelson (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Series 10, Roroiti, 1974 (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nelson Islamic Cultural Society (NICS) (19 km)
    Temples11Masonic Temple (20 km)
    Caves01Rawhiti Cave / Manson Cave (56 km)

    Mapua: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapua?

    Waimea Inlet (beach, about 8 km), Tāhunanui Beach (beach, about 15 km), Nelson Classic Car Museum (museum, about 16 km), Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock (viewpoint, about 17 km), Boulder Bank Lighthouse (heritage site, about 17 km), Ernest Rutherford Memorial, Brightwater (monument, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mapua?

    221 places on Spotwander: 46 other attractions, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 30 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapua?

    Moutere Bluff, about 5 km by road; Cut Hill (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapua?

    Saint Paul's Lutheran Community Church, about 10 km by road; St Michael's Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mapua?

    Grossi Point, about 2 km by road; Ruby Bay (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapua?

    Start in Mapua, visit Waimea Inlet, then Nelson Classic Car Museum, then Tāhunanui Beach, then Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock, then Boulder Bank Lighthouse, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapua?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mapua

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mapua’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mapua on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.