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About Folly island

Fine sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Folly island. 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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Torrent Bay

Torrent Bay

25 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Marahau

Marahau

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Awaroa

Awaroa

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Totaranui

Totaranui

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Anatimo

Anatimo

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Tata Beach

Tata Beach

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Little Kaiteriteri

Little Kaiteriteri

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
French Pass Anaru

French Pass Anaru

1 beach
Picturesque • Good for Kayaking • Camping
Stephens Bay

Stephens Bay

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Todds Valley

Todds Valley

4 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Okiwi Bay

Okiwi Bay

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Camping • Good for Relax
The Glen

The Glen

3 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
Punga Cove

Punga Cove

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Wild camping
Nelson

Nelson

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Port Motueka

Port Motueka

8 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Ruby Bay

Ruby Bay

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Mapua

Mapua

9 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Tasman

Tasman

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
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Folly island Best beaches

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Cable Bay Beach
Cable Bay Beach
Cable Bay Beach
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
Titirangi Beach
Titirangi Beach
Titirangi Beach
Good for Relax

Titirangi Beach

Punga Cove 12.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Awaroa Bay Beach
Awaroa Bay Beach
Awaroa Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Awaroa Bay Beach

Awaroa 0.9 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Difficult access • No parking
0 Amenities index
French Pass Beach
French Pass Beach
French Pass Beach
Good for Relax

French Pass Beach

French Pass Anaru 0.1 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
2.2 Amenities index
Goat Bay Beach
Goat Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Goat Bay Beach

Totaranui 1.7 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright fine sand • Difficult access • Mountain trail > 500m • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Boundary Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Boundary Bay Beach

Torrent Bay 1 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Secluded relax • Bright fine sand • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Folly island beaches

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Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
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Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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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 51 beaches in the island.

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

Most beautiful beaches of Folly island

Te Pukatea Beach

Te Pukatea Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 1.6 km
Split Apple Rock Beach

Split Apple Rock Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
New Zealand, Marahau 1.6 km
Anapai Beach

Anapai Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
New Zealand, Totaranui 2.2 km
Watering Beach

Watering Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 2.1 km
Medlands Beach

Medlands Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 2.8 km
Onetahuti Beach

Onetahuti Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Awaroa 3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Folly island

Tata Beach

Tata Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Zealand, Tata Beach 0.1 km
Ngaio Bay Beach

Ngaio Bay Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Zealand, Kaiteriteri 1.2 km
Mutton Beach

Mutton Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
New Zealand, Totaranui 3.5 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach

Little Kaiteriteri Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Zealand, Little Kaiteriteri 0.2 km
Observation Beach

Observation Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 2.3 km
Totaranui Beach

Totaranui Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
New Zealand, Totaranui 0.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Folly island

Kaiteriteri Beach

Kaiteriteri Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, Kaiteriteri 0.1 km
Bark Bay Beach

Bark Bay Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 3.3 km
Torrent Bay Beach II

Torrent Bay Beach II
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 0.2 km
Falls River Beach

Falls River Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 2.1 km
Honeymoon Bay Beach

Honeymoon Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
New Zealand, Kaiteriteri 0.7 km
Akersten Bay Beach

Akersten Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 2.9 km
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Remote beaches in Folly island

Stilwell Bay Beach

Stilwell Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 3.2 km
Coquille Bay Beach

Coquille Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
New Zealand, Marahau 2.5 km
Waiharakeke Bay Beach

Waiharakeke Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Awaroa 1.6 km
Whariwharangi Beach

Whariwharangi Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
New Zealand, Totaranui 4.7 km
Tinline Bay Beach

Tinline Bay Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, Marahau 2.1 km
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Beaches with shade in Folly island

Breaker Bay Beach

Breaker Bay Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Zealand, Kaiteriteri 0.6 km
Torrent Bay Beach I

Torrent Bay Beach I
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 1 km
Mosquito Bay Beach

Mosquito Bay Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 3.8 km
Anchorage Bay Abel Tasman

Anchorage Bay Abel Tasman
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 1.3 km
Tonga Quarry Beach

Tonga Quarry Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Awaroa 4.1 km
Towers Bay Beach

Towers Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, Kaiteriteri 1.7 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Folly island

Tahunanui Beach

Tahunanui Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Nelson 3.8 km
Glenduan Beach II

Glenduan Beach II
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, The Glen 0.1 km
Kina Beach II

Kina Beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
New Zealand, Tasman 2 km
Ruby Bay Beach II

Ruby Bay Beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
New Zealand, Ruby Bay 2.1 km
Glenduan Beach

Glenduan Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
New Zealand, Todds Valley 2.1 km
Kina Beach I

Kina Beach I
5.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, Tasman 3.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 38 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Folly island is less than 500 meters. 27 beaches are relatively easy to access, 11 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 13 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

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

Latest reviews on Folly island's beaches

French Pass Beach
8 Elizabeth Schulze

The managers at the beach were incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive. The lady at the dairy was also very kind and assisted us in reaching out to the manager. They made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We are extremely grateful! The view at French Pass was absolutely stunning. We witnessed a massive pink moon rising from the sea, which was a sight like no other. The restroom facilities were exceptionally clean, and the shower room was spacious with a convenient hook for hanging a solar shower bag. We will definitely be returning in the future!

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.

Sandy Bay Beach
10 Zephyr Rainier

This beach has the best ice cream in all of New Zealand!

Moturoa Rabbit Beach
10 Samantha Rosewood.

This charming beach is a true gem. Its vast expanse of pristine sand and crystal-clear waters is simply breathtaking, and the surrounding scenery is equally stunning. With numerous barbecue areas, ample parking, and plenty of space for children to run around and play, this beach has it all. It's no wonder that it's considered one of the finest beaches on the island.

Kina Beach III
10 Nolan Grey

This charming, untouched beach can be found by following the gravel road at the end of Kina Beach Road. It leads to a medium-sized reserve with water access, perfect for water sports during high tide. It's a great spot for a BBQ too.

Stephens Bay Beach
10 Nico van der Meer

This beach is fantastic. It's incredibly clean, peaceful, and charming. It's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sunset. With any luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a penguin! 🐧

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 island 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.

Most viewed beaches of Folly island

Titirangi Beach

Titirangi Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
New Zealand, Punga Cove 12.2 km
Okiwi Bay Beach

Okiwi Bay Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
New Zealand, Okiwi Bay 0.1 km
Boundary Bay Beach

Boundary Bay Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
New Zealand, Torrent Bay 1 km
French Pass Beach

French Pass Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
New Zealand, French Pass Anaru 0.1 km
Cable Bay Beach

Cable Bay Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
New Zealand, The Glen 5.2 km
Awaroa Bay Beach

Awaroa Bay Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
New Zealand, Awaroa 0.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Folly island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Folly island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 51 beaches in total, of which about 17 can be called high-rated.

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