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Motueka
New Zealand · Tasman Region
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.
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Things to do in Motueka
- 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk · 72 h · from $988.26 · 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
- 16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery · 2 h · from $308.16 · 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Anchorage Walk and Sail · 8 h · from $86.33 · 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
- 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson · 72 h · from $1,130.26 · 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Weather by month in Motueka
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.2°C | 9.3°C | 75 mm |
| Feb | 27.6°C | 10°C | 61 mm |
| Mar | 25.5°C | 8.5°C | 71 mm |
| Apr | 21.2°C | 6.4°C | 96 mm |
| May | 20°C | 4.1°C | 105 mm |
| Jun | 16.6°C | 3.2°C | 115 mm |
| Jul | 14.5°C | 1.8°C | 91 mm |
| Aug | 15.1°C | 1.1°C | 91 mm |
| Sep | 17.2°C | 3.2°C | 86 mm |
| Oct | 19.9°C | 3.1°C | 97 mm |
| Nov | 23.1°C | 5.7°C | 68 mm |
| Dec | 26.2°C | 7.6°C | 98 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+13 · 19 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Tasman Region
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 41.11° S, 173.01° E
Near Motueka
- Marahau · 12 km away
- Nelson · 29 km away
- Havelock · 66 km away
- Picton · 86 km away
- Blenheim · 91 km away
- Wellington · 149 km away
More of New Zealand
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Where to stay
KOTARE – Stunning Kaiteriteri Holiday Home
9.9/10 · 11 reviews
Abbey Court Motel
9.8/10 · 403 reviews
Chappie's Place
9.8/10 · 69 reviews
Postmasters Apartment Motueka
9.8/10 · 38 reviews
Terraced Chalets
9.7/10 · 211 reviews
Haven on Glenaven B&B
9.7/10 · 125 reviews
The Birch Tree B&B
9.7/10 · 62 reviews
Mariri Heights Tasman
9.7/10 · 48 reviews
Old Bank Apartment
9.7/10 · 36 reviews
Luxury in Kaiteriteri
9.7/10 · 30 reviews