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New Zealand · Nelson / Tasman

Best beaches in Nelson

1 ranked beach in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Nelson

  1. 1

    Tahunanui Beach

    Nelson’s main city beach with broad sand, easy facilities, and strong visitor recognition.

    7.0

What makes Nelson's beaches stand out?

Nelson sits in Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nelson or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.