Name: This place is absolutely beautiful to live in or visit. However, it would be greatly appreciated if people could refrain from littering. It's becoming quite exhausting to constantly pick up trash that is either thrown out of cars or left behind by visitors. This place is truly a gem, and we can all contribute to its preservation by taking our own rubbish home instead of dumping it here. Let's ensure that everyone can continue to enjoy this wonderful treasure.
Item: Cable Bay Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Ri Bell

About Nelson

Pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Nelson. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

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Good for Relax

Cable Bay Beach

The Glen 5.2 km

Very good

8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom

3.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Tahunanui Beach

Nelson 3.8 km

Good

7.9

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Glenduan Beach II

The Glen 0.1 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Aqua socks necessarily

1.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Glenduan Beach

Todds Valley 2.1 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Nelson beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 4 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Nelson.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Nelson, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of gray color.
Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
An important clarification, 1 beach in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
The average distance from the road to beach in Nelson is less than 500 meters. 4 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Nelson however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Nelson's beaches

Cable Bay Beach

10 Ri Bell

This place is absolutely beautiful to live in or visit. However, it would be greatly appreciated if people could refrain from littering. It's becoming quite exhausting to constantly pick up trash that is either thrown out of cars or left behind by visitors. This place is truly a gem, and we can all contribute to its preservation by taking our own rubbish home instead of dumping it here. Let's ensure that everyone can continue to enjoy this wonderful treasure.

Tahunanui Beach

10 Lena Souv

It's a beautiful location, just a short distance from the town.

Glenduan Beach

8 Kendra Anderson

This is a fantastic place to relax and there's a pleasant short stroll towards the rocky shore further down in the south.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 21.5°C and water up to 17.9°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 10.7°C and water to 10.8°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Nelson? In total there are 4 beaches and the most popular is Cable Bay Beach.