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Beaches and coves of Nelson

The 2 beaches and coves of Nelson, New Zealand, as recorded in Cala. The details come from the app's records; today's wind, sea temperature and shelter are in the Cala app.

Records last updated: August 30, 2026

  • Sandy: 1
  • Māori Pā Beach

    Māori Pā Beach is a named beach on the Nelson coast of New Zealand.

  • Tāhunanui BeachSand

    Tāhunanui Beach is a named sandy beach on the Nelson coast of New Zealand.

Which beaches in Nelson are sandy?

Sandy beaches on record include Tāhunanui Beach.

Which coves in Nelson are sheltered from the wind?

It changes with the day's wind direction, so there is no fixed list. Cala works it out for each cove by comparing the cove's orientation with today's wind forecast; open Nelson in the app to see which coves are sheltered right now.

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