Why go
- Town in Tasman District, New Zealand.
- Served by Motueka Airport (MZP).
History
Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, BEH) · 4 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*, Palmerston North*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Motueka Airport (MZP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Sea Shuttle Kaiteriteri-Awaroa.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Motueka, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.