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Motueka Township

Motueka is a busy little town with a residential population of around 12,000 people. It is the 3rd largest town in the region after Nelson city and Richmond and has all the services and amenities of a larger town but with community focus.
 
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Tasman

Tasman is a small community situated just out of Motueka on the coastal highway. Noted by a gallery, cafe, church, primary school and general store, properties in this area are very popular due to their rural/coastal outlike and close proximity to town.
 

 
 
 

Mapua

Mapua is a small village situated on the coast between Richmond and Motueka. Well known for its holiday lifestyle it is a favourite with locals and holidaysmakers. Just 10 minutes from Mouteka its services include a restaurants, galleries, supermarket, garage, health centre, primary school and a range of churches. The population of Mapua is about 1200.
 

 
 
 

Lower & Upper Moutere

Along the inland highway between Richmond and Motueka are the areas of Lower Motuere (10 minutes from Motueka) and Upper Moutere (20 minutes from Motueka). Both these areas are a mix of horticulture; apples, grapes, hops and berry fruit and sheep and beef farming. Lifestyle blocks are also popular here with residents enjoying the rural life with a few chickens and perhaps a pony in easy driving distance to town.
 

 
 
 

Riwaka

Riwaka is the rural area just north of Motueka. Only a 5 -10 minute drive it is noted for its apple orchards and hop gardens.
 

 
 
 

Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri is the resort district of Nelson Bays. A popular holiday destination in summer, it is now becoming a popular residential suburb for those who enjoy sea views and life at the beach. Only 10 minutes from Motueka, Kaiteriteri property is in demand especially with purchasers from outside the region. The current population is just under 2000.
 

 
 
 

Marahau

Marahau is the southern gateway to the well known Abel Tasman National Park. 20 minutes drive from Motueka it is a tourism and farming focussed community that is sited on the edge of the golden sands of Tasman Bay. The one time holiday bachs are becoming popular as permanent homes and prices in this area have increased dramatically over the last couple of years
 

 
 
 

Motueka Valley

The Motueka Valley is the rural area along the river flats of the Motueka River. This area includes, Ngatimoti, Pangatotara, Pokororo and Orinoco. The area is predominantly farmland with lifestyle blocks becoming more popular. Access to the Kahurangi National Park is via the Motueka Valley as is access to Tapawera and further south.
 

 
 
 

Tapawera

30 minutes drive south of Motueka is a farming community of Tapawera. Set in wide valley alongside the Motueka River the Tapawera community is serviced by a primary school, garage, churches,supermarket and public bar. Richmond is also about 30 minutes drive via Golden Downs.
 

 
 
 

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