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Best beaches in Nelson, New Zealand 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

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Best beaches in Nelson

Top-rated beaches in Nelson, New Zealand by water quality, conditions and crowd

3 cities · 3+ ranked beaches.

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Cable Bay1
Glenduan1
The Glen

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Top beaches in Nelson

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Cable Bay Beach
Cable Bay, Nelson
7.0
2
Glenduan Beach
Glenduan, Nelson
7.0
3
The Glen Beach
The Glen, Nelson
7.0

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