Wharariki Beach Tours and Activities

Rippled Sand and rock formations at Wharariki Beach, Nelson, North Island, New Zealand
Rippled Sand and rock formations at Wharariki Beach, Nelson, North Island, New Zealand
This is Wharariki Beach at sunset. On the South Island of New Zealand we drove to the Northern tip at Farewell Point where Capt. James Cook said farewell to these islands on his way to Australia. This beach is just amazing, with little seal pups playing in the rock pools at low tide and these amazing rocks offshore. Best time to photograph these rocks is when the tide is going out and along the beach to the West. Only a short 1km walk from the car park. #OnTheRoad
Wharaiki Beach - beautiful
One of the most incredible sides to the northern tip of the South Island is how beaches and sand dunes quickly give way to lush green rolling hills - Wharariki Beach is definitely a part of our @airnzgrabaseat adventure we will return to.

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Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

5 out of 5
Nelson City Centre
Price was NZ$1,129, price is now NZ$971 per person
NZ$971
per person
2 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 hour ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
Great room, two nice balconies. Staff was very friendly!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Fireplace Suite - Ocean Views & Beach

Fireplace Suite - Ocean Views & Beach

2.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was NZ$8,361, price is now NZ$6,279 per person
NZ$6,279
per person
2 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 hour ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN)
No reviews
Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge

5 out of 5
Price was NZ$1,391, price is now NZ$1,185 per person
NZ$1,185
per person
2 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 hour ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great views from the Harris suite. The room was really lovely and spacious. We really liked the private decking area. The host was really friendly and helpful, and provided breakfast early so that we could check out early. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024

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Farewell Spit

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Farewell Spit during your trip to Farewell Spit?

Farewell Spit
Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Cape Farewell

Learn about the local history of Puponga when you spend time at Cape Farewell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Cape Farewell

Collingwood Recreation Ground

Explore the great outdoors at Collingwood Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Collingwood. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Collingwood Recreation Ground

Milnthorpe Park

Explore the great outdoors at Milnthorpe Park, a lovely green space in Milnthorpe. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Milnthorpe Park

Te Anaroa Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Te Anaroa Caves during your travels in Rockville. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Te Anaroa Caves

Top Wharariki Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Private Pakawau Inlet house, stunning peaceful views surrounded by adventures

Private Pakawau Inlet house, stunning peaceful views surrounded by adventures

2 out of 5
Golden Bay
Private Pakawau Inlet house, stunning peaceful views surrounded by adventures
Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach)

Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach)

Pakawau Nelson - Golden Bay
Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach)
The Library Bach - A special place people love!

The Library Bach - A special place people love!

Pakawau Beach Golden Bay
The Library Bach - A special place people love!
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

Pakawau Beach Golden Bay
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.
Waters Edge Golden Bay

Waters Edge Golden Bay

Pakawau Beach Collingwood
Waters Edge Golden Bay
Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3

Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3

Collingwood Tasman
Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3
Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway

Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway

Pakawau Beach golden bay
Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway
A comfortable, private, country apartment. 300mts walk to safe sandy beach.

A comfortable, private, country apartment. 300mts walk to safe sandy beach.

Collingwood Tasman
A comfortable, private, country apartment. 300mts walk to safe sandy beach.
Westhaven Retreat

Westhaven Retreat

4.5 out of 5
Westhaven, Te-Hapu Rd. 336 Mangarakau Nelson
Westhaven Retreat
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