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Things to see in Motueka (New Zealand): 16 places and when to go
Motueka is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (6), Temples (2). The best known are Great Taste Trail, Hailes Knob and Hoary Head. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -41.1579, 172.9563
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (6) · Temples (2) · Hiking (1) · Beaches (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- WLG Wellington, 156 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hoary Head, at 1,473 m.
What to see in Motueka
The places in and around Motueka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great Taste TrailLong distance trail in New Zealand14 km
- Hailes KnobHill in New Zealand14 km
- Hoary HeadHill in New Zealand13 km
- Kaiteriteri InletBay in New Zealand14 km
- Kina BeachBeach in New Zealand8.0 km
- Pukeone / Mount CampbellHill in New Zealand9.5 km
- Mount CrusaderMountain in New Zealand14 km
- Mount McMahonHill in the Tasman District, New Zealand14 km
- Mount ThomasHill in the Tasman District, New Zealand12 km
- Moutere InletBay in New Zealand6.2 km
- Te Mamaku / Ruby BayBay in New Zealand14 km
- Tapu BayBay in New Zealand13 km
- Motueka MuseumHistoric building in Motueka, New Zealand7.0 km
- Peninsula BridgeRoad bridge in Ngatimoti, New Zealand7.8 km
- St James Church (Anglican)Church building in Ngatimoti, New Zealand7.1 km
- St Thomas's Church (Anglican)101 High St, Motueka7.1 km
When to go to Motueka
The best time to visit Motueka is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:39
- FebBest time13:35
- MarBest time12:20
- AprBest time10:53
- MayPossible9:42
- JunPossible9:03
- JulPossible9:19
- AugPossible10:21
- SepPossible11:44
- OctBest time13:08
- NovBest time14:21
- DecBest time14:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03. In January, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Motueka
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nelson, New Zealand59 places29 km
- Wakefield6 places29 km
- Tākaka16 places36 km
- Rai Valley9 places54 km
- St. Arnaud20 places72 km
- Picton, New Zealand39 places90 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Motueka?
The best known: Great Taste Trail, Hailes Knob, Hoary Head, Kaiteriteri Inlet, Kina Beach. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Motueka?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Motueka?
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Motueka as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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