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FAQ

What will the weather be like?

New Zealand MetService puts the Nelson/Motueka region amongst the sunniest places in the country with over 2,350 bright sunshine hours per year. Average rainfall in the Nelson region is 988mm (38inches) per year. This rises to about 1800mm as you travel north to Totaranui.

For Nelson's daily weather forecasts, visit the New Zealand MetService website.

 Average air temperatures and rainfall through the year

 

Mean Daily
Max. Temps (°C/°F)

Mean Daily
Min. Temps (°C/°F)

Average Rain
Days (>1mm)

Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb)

22/72

13/55

6

Autumn (Mar/Apr/May)

18/64

8/46

8

Winter (Jun/Jul/Aug)

13/55

3/37

10

Spring (Sept/Oct/Nov)

17/63

7/45

10

 

Bus Connections with Nelson and Motueka

For day trips, the Better Bus provides Nelson-Kaiteriteri-Marahau bus connections. Schedules meet our 9.20 am Vista Cruise departure from Kaiteriteri and the 4.15 pm return to Kaiteriteri. Please book on their website.

Go to Bus Connections for more details and costs.

Lodge-based overnight trips include transfers on our own coach. We pick up from main accommodation providers in Nelson city, and along Highway 60 between Nelson and Motueka.

Download our day trips brochure
Day Trips: Boat Timetable with Cruise & Walk Options (PDF)
Day Trips: Map and Sea Kayaking Options (PDF)