Motueka Travel Guide

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Panorama of New Zealand from Takaka hill
Panorama of New Zealand from Takaka hill
Scenic views over vineyards and mountains in the Motueka Valley, Tasman District, New Zealand
Cayoning in Able Tasman was awesome... However not for the faint of heart! Definitely scared me numerous time. Rappels and zip lines where awesome, slides were a little scary... But the jumps... OMG... So scary. I couldn't even do the second one (despite amazing and cute, lol, guides).
Cayoning in Able Tasman was awesome... However not for the faint of heart! Definitely scared me numerous time. Rappels and zip lines where awesome, slides were a little scary... But the jumps... OMG... So scary. I couldn't even do the second one (despite amazing and cute, lol, guides).  
Most everything you go solo - however this was the party slide lol
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
10 Fearon St Motueka
The price is NZ$187 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$187
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Motueka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Motueka District Museum and SimPit ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
Parking at back of cabin 31. Suggest swiveling 90’. We caught our passenger mirror on the tree trying to get in. Not your fault. Just thought the parking might have been easier if moved around. Thanks.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel

4 out of 5
314 - 316 High Street Motueka
The price is NZ$249 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$249
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Motueka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Motueka District Museum and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Awesome staff and spotless room

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Avalon Manor Motel
Happy Apple Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

2 out of 5
500 High St Motueka Nelson
The price is NZ$122 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$122
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Motueka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions SimPit Technologies and Skydive Abel Tasman are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful. Struggled a bit with the shared kitchen and other guests not cleaning up after themselves as well as they should.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Happy Apple Backpackers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel

4 out of 5
314 - 316 High Street Motueka
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Motueka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Motueka District Museum and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Awesome staff and spotless room

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Avalon Manor Motel
Well equipped, thoughtfully prepared and walking distance to town.

Well equipped, thoughtfully prepared and walking distance to town.

Motueka Tasman
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Motueka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Motueka District Museum and SimPit ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Wonderful stay. The house is central and an easy drive to everything the area has to offer. Lots of thoughtful extras, e.g. beach gear and dog bowls. Will defintely be back, thanks Elise!

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Well equipped, thoughtfully prepared and walking distance to town.
☀️Centre of town☀️Close to Abel Tasman☀️☀️, Pet Fee

☀️Centre of town☀️Close to Abel Tasman☀️☀️, Pet Fee

Motueka Tasman
Stay at this apartment in Motueka. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Motueka District Museum and SimPit ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Thanks!

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

☀️Centre of town☀️Close to Abel Tasman☀️☀️, Pet Fee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Motueka

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely town. Sunday Market was great and worth the visit. Moutere Hills Winery was exceptional for our family lunch. Local Hotel had a courtesy vehicle to get back to motel which was much appreciated. As the walk was too far from town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Busy, bustling cosmopolitan town with lots of interesting shops and excellent Sunday market. Check out European Bakery for their croissants and Smoking Barrels - interesting selection of burgers. Very family friendly place, loads of playgrounds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely quiet place, close to beaches and orchards but atill with amenities of big towns. Just the perfect place to get away and unwind

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Spent most of time with family but Motueka seems like a nice town, everything we needed available, friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Agnes

A fun place to stay. Friendly, clean and safe.

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