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National Transport & Toy Museum
Eclectic collection of vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia in New Zealand's sunny Nelson region.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Tasman District, New Zealand · Oceania
Mapua is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Monaco, 31km from Takaka Hill Road.
Mapua is a town located in Tasman District, New Zealand. With a population of 1,819, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Mapua sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mapua to your route.
Māpua is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is to the west of Nelson on State Highway 60 and on the coastline of Tasman Bay.
With a thriving wharf and commercial area, Māpua has grown in popularity for visitors, with numbers swelling the region over the summer months. A large fair and market is heldRead more
every Easter Sunday. Up to 10,000 people visit the town on this day to enjoy rides, stalls, and other attractions. The local schools and playcentre benefit from the fair, which is their primary fundraising activity.
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Mapua is located in Tasman District, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.2500 latitude, 173.1000 longitude.
Mapua has a population of approximately 1,819 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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museum
Eclectic collection of vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia in New Zealand's sunny Nelson region.
13 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
New Zealand's most winding main highway climbs a marble mountain to reach Golden Bay on the South Island's northern tip.
31 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Golden sand beaches, turquoise bays, and lush coastal forest on New Zealand's South Island.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
The clearest freshwater ever measured outside Antarctica, discharging 14,000 litres a second through sand vents near Takaka. Sacred to local iwi; viewed from boardwalks but not entered.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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