Kaiteriteri

With a range of accommodation including motels, lodges and campgrounds, and an array of extraordinary activities right on your doorstep, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy here.

During the summer months, you can join holiday-makers and families bathing on the beach, swimming in the sea, or paddling a kayak around the bay. If you're lucky, you may even see a waka (Māori canoe) gliding into the bay with its oars raised in greeting. But many locals will tell you Kaiteriteri is best visited in the autumn, winter, and spring months. The Kaiteriteri sunsets and sunrises are extraordinary to watch from the beach or a balcony, the water is at its calmest, the weather is crisp and cool but still mild, and the wildlife comes out to play, making it the perfect time to explore this natural sanctuary.

Many water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the park, but you can also head over the hill to Marahau to connect on foot with the start of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.

As you depart the vibrant Motueka township, you'll weave along pretty country lanes past roadside fruit stalls and apple orchards before arriving at the picturesque seaside.

The Kaiteriteri MTB Park is also an option for those who want to explore Kaiteriteri’s stunning recreation reserve and its views over the Abel Tasman National Park. There are trails here to suit all mountain biking abilities, from beginner to expert.

So whether you choose to swim, take a scenic stroll, tear up the mountain bike trails, go for a leisurely cycle, or taste fresh, local produce at the beachfront cafes or restaurants, we guarantee you won't want to leave, and that you'll be eager to return.