Clayridge Cottage, Ruby Bay Accommodation, Nelson

Nelson Region's Attractions and Activities

Mapua seafront

The Nelson and Tasman Regions

The Nelson and Tasman regions are diverse in the attractions they have to offer.

Whether flying into Nelson Airport or driving from Christchurch or Picton, you'll find our accommodation well situated.

Clayridge is centrally located in Ruby Bay, Mapua between Nelson and Motueka, so you can enjoy as much as you can fit in during your stay with us.

We're so close to Mapua, the Moutere, Tasman, the Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, and Kahurangi national parks, you'll want to stay longer.

Nelson, Mapua, The Abel Tasman National Park

Visit the Nelson Saturday or the Motueka Sunday market
Clayridge is close to many attractions and activities:
  • Arts, crafts and shopping
  • Cycling - we are close to Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail
  • The golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park
  • The lush bush of Kahurangi National Park
  • The lakes and mountain grandeur of Nelson Lakes National Park
  • Wonderful walking, hiking and tramping tracks
  • Beautiful swimming beaches including Kaiteriteri
  • Kayaking rivers and sea kayaking adventures
  • Trout-fishing rivers
  • A choice of three golf courses
  • Wineries
  • Take a day trip over Takaka Hill and explore Golden Bay
New Zealand native bush in the Abel Tasman
The Abel Tasman Region
Great places to eat at Mapua Wharf
Nearby Restaurants & Cafés
  • Jellyfish Restaurant
  • Appleshed Restaurant
  • Rimu Wine Bar
  • Riverside Café
  • Jester House
  • Craft beer tap rooms
  • Award-winning vineyards and wineries

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