Kaiteriteri Beach
Kaiteriteri
One of New Zealand's most famous golden-sand beaches, and the main departure point for Abel Tasman boat cruises and water taxis.
Kaiteriteri Bay has fine golden sand and clear turquoise water. It's one of New Zealanders' favourite summer beaches and sits about an hour's drive from Nelson. The beach wharf is the main departure point for Abel Tasman boat cruises and water taxis, and you can also hire kayaks here to paddle out to Split Apple Rock. Behind the beach, Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park offers trails, and a small lookout at the northern end of the beach gives sweeping views over the whole bay. Accommodation and parking get very tight during the summer holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Split Apple Rock
- Marahau
- Cleopatra's Pool
- Anchorage Bay
- Torrent Bay
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Riuwaka Resurgence
- Bark Bay