Motueka

The city of Motueka within the South Island of New Zealand lies close to the mouth of the Motueka River, at the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is, after Richmond, the second biggest centre within the Tasman Region, with a populace of 7125 2006 census. The Motueka Ward had an anticipated population of 10,900 at 30 June 2009. The surrounding district has some of orchards, in addition to growing a selection of specialized vegetation together with hops, and previously serving as the primary centre of tobacco developing in New Zealand. A range of small vineyards have evolved in current years, one gaining an worldwide reputation.

Nearby seashores are very famous with holidaymakers, and the location around Motueka has one of the country's highest annual sunshine-hour indices. Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, has end up the base of many tourism ventures in those parks, in addition to in Nelson Lakes National Park, and in other recreational regions. Extensive limestone cave structures together with Harwood Hole within the Takaka Hill place north of Motueka entice cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking and tramping now entice many lots of visitors each yr.