Beach
Rabbit Island
Māpua, Tasman
Pine-forest island linked by a causeway, with long gently shelving swimming beaches.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A low, forested island in Tasman Bay with miles of flat beach, shady picnic spots and bike tracks. Water is warm and shallow at high tide. Gates close at night and there is no camping.
Good to know
- Closes at night, check gate hours
- Bring water and sun cover
- Best time
- Summer afternoon, high tide
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed causeway road onto the island, then gravel tracks.
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- BBQ
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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