Kaiteriteri
Encyclopedia
Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island
of New Zealand
. It is close to both Marahau
, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park
, and the township of Motueka
.
It is best known for its scenic beach.
South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is close to both Marahau
Marahau
Marahau is a very small settlement located in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometers north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for trampers, kayakers and...
, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park is a national park located at the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. The park was founded in 1942, largely through the efforts of ornithologist and author Perrine Moncrieff to have land reserved for the purpose. With a coverage of only 225.3 square kilometres,...
, and the township of Motueka
Motueka
The town of Motueka in the South Island of New Zealand lies close to the mouth of the Motueka River, on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is, after Nelson and Richmond, the third largest centre in the Tasman Region, with a population of 7125...
.
It is best known for its scenic beach.
External links
- Kaiteriteri on the New Zealand Tourism Guide
- District council's information page