Magnificent Shorelines
Tasman
Kaiteriteri, Māpua Inlet & More.
Tasman sits at the top of the South Island — sheltered, sunny, and bordered by the Abel Tasman National Park. Golden Bay lies to the west, separated from Tasman Bay by the long, narrow Farewell Spit.
Beachfront and bush-front holdings on Kaiteriteri, Mārahau, the inlets around Abel Tasman, and the quiet coves of Golden Bay are rare — and when they trade, they often do so privately.
Frequently asked
About Tasman
- Where is Tasman in New Zealand?
- Tasman sits at the top of the South Island, wrapping around the western side of Tasman Bay and extending west across Golden Bay to Farewell Spit and Kahurangi National Park. It faces north into the Tasman Sea and is one of the sunniest and most sheltered regions in the country.
- What kind of waterfront properties does Exclusive Waterfront Properties list in Tasman?
- We list carefully along the beachfront at Kaiteriteri and Mārahau at the gateway to Abel Tasman, around the inlets and bush-front bays of the national park itself, and across the quiet coves and tidal estuaries of Golden Bay through Tākaka, Pōhara and Collingwood — including absolute beachfront homes, bush-front retreats and water-access-only estates.
- Why is Abel Tasman National Park significant?
- Abel Tasman is New Zealand’s smallest national park and one of its most recognisable, known for golden-sand beaches, granite headlands and clear, sheltered water. Many of the coastal holdings inside and adjoining the park are reached only by boat, water taxi or the Abel Tasman Coast Track, which keeps the area closely held and lightly developed.
- How accessible is Tasman?
- Nelson Airport, just east of the region, is served by direct flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and is the main gateway for Tasman. Kaiteriteri and Mārahau are about an hour from Nelson by road, with Tākaka and Golden Bay reached over the Tākaka Hill in roughly an hour and a half.
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