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Relax and unwind at Nelson’s iconic beachside holiday destination — all within range of the region’s best activities.

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Beachside memories since forever

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park is located 4.5 kilometres from Nelson city centre and adjacent to the long welcoming sands of Tāhunanui Beach. It covers 54 acres of parkland that has been available for almost 100 years for holidaymakers to enjoy.

Today Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park offers accommodation that suits every holidaymaker’s and traveller’s budget – from unpowered campsites to cosy cabins to modern, fully self-contained motel units.

The Holiday Park’s location gives you direct access to the beach, playing fields and local beachside attractions.

Summer Beach Bus leaving Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

Tāhuna Summer Beach Bus is Back!

The Summer Beach Bus is operating daily from 10am to 4.30pm, between Friday 27 December – Sunday 19 January 2025.

Pick-up and drop-off points: Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park, Tāhunanui Beach & Nelson City.

The bus leaves Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park on the hour and Nelson City (crn Halifax & Trafalgar Streets) on the half hour (except for lunchtime).

Tickets: Adult $5 / $8 return, Child $2 / $3 return. Children under 3yrs ride free. Family tickets also available. Tickets are available from Reception
(cash or card) as well as on the bus (cash only).

Bay Dreams crowd getting on the double decker Beach Bus at Holiday Park

Summer Beach Bus Timetable: 

  • Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park → Nelson:

10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 

  • Tāhunanui Beach at Bisley Walk → Nelson:

10:02, 11:02, 12:02, 14:02, 15:02, 16:02 

  • Nelson → Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park: 

10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 

  • Tāhunanui Beach at Bisley Walk → Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park:

10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 14:40, 15:40, 16:40 

Kayaking Abel Tasman Rivers, taken by Oliver Weber, credit www.nelsontasman.nz

Fun at the Doorstep

Tāhunanui is the jewel in Nelson’s crown, the cities playground for over 100 years. A beautiful family-friendly swimming beach allows you to take full advantage of the region’s fantastic climate with lots of activities and restaurants within close proximity.

Group meeting at the Beachside Conference and Events Centre

Beachside Conference and Events Centre

Nelson is one of New Zealand’s favourite conference and event destinations. Magnificent scenery, a superb climate, excellent venues and loads to see and do have made it so.

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