Any season is a great time to stay

While the Mapua Leisure Park's beaches, watersports and outdoor recreation make it an extremely popular family resort during the summer, it is also a wonderful place to relax year round.

Sauna after a winters day

During autumn, and winter the changing colours of nature, the traditional calm sunny days and the warmer seaside temperatures means it is the ultimate place to re-charge your batteries.

The white caps of the mountains make a stunning winter backdrop and with Nelson's Rainbow skifield only about one and half hours away, the Mapua Leisure Park makes an excellent home base. Calm, clear sunny winter days can be a tranquil time for seakayaking the Abel Tasman National Park.

Autumn stroll on
the beach

The park offers the best of winter with a temperature that's usually a few degrees warmer than Nelson city. Your motel, chalet or backpacker's cabin is well heated for a warm homecoming after a day's excursion. Winter caravaners also benefit by the park's thoughtful design with plenty of sites situated for all day sun.

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