Waimea Inlet & Mapua
Mapua is a popular visitor location, the hub for the Tasman and Coastal Highway areas.
Mapua lies at the mouth of the Waimea Inlet, the largest estuary in the South Island, this means the area is home to a vast selection of wildlife, one of the popular attractions is the sea aquarium situated amongst the small shops along the wharf.
A range of cafes sit alongside the Waimea Inlet offering picturesque cuisine experiences. You can also spend plenty of time perusing local arts and crafts around the township.
Being in the centre of New Zealand and at the top of the South Island Nelson lends itself as and easy place to get to from anywhere in New Zealand. Be it by air, sea, or land.