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New Zealand · Tasman

Best beaches in Mapua

1 ranked beach in Mapua, 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 Mapua

  1. 1

    Rabbit Island Beach

    A long forest-backed Tasman Bay beach popular for families, picnics, and easy day trips.

    7.0

What makes Mapua's beaches stand out?

Mapua sits in 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 Mapua or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.