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Holidays in Ruby Bay

Relaxation. Adventure. Relaxation. Adventure. Off to Ruby Bay but can't make up your mind what kinda getaway you want? Don't get in a fluster! We'll help sort it out.

It sits 140 kilometres to the west of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand.

Don't forget to bring a hamper of food and refreshing drinks so you can indulge in lunch on the coastline at Wharariki Beach or Kaiteriteri Beach.

You'll discover a number of nice natural attractions surrounding Ruby Bay. Why not head 50 kilometres to Te Waikoropupu Springs? Alternatively, soak up the sights and sounds of Mount Richmond, 40 kilometres away.

If you can't imagine a holiday that doesn't involve sports, check what events are scheduled at Trafalgar Park. It's likely something will be on while you're in town. You'll find the venue 17 kilometres away in Nelson.

You'll find even more just around the corner. Mapua, 3 kilometres to the south, is known for the Hoglund Art Glass and the Kahurangi Estate. Alternatively, if the Neudorf and the Seifried Estate Winery sound better to you, travel 5 kilometres south from Ruby Bay to Bronte.

You may get the urge to book a room in Nelson for a little bit. This destination is 17 kilometres away and not too far from Christ Church Cathedral, the Founders Park and Nelson Market. Some other nearby sights are the Queens Gardens and the Nelson Provincial Museum.

Whether you enjoy the opulence of Michelin stars or nibbling on a snack from a street cart, sampling the local food and drink is perhaps the best thing about travel. So why not give your taste buds a treat by tucking into some of the area's scrumptious offerings?

Looking for an introduction to the local food? We recommend getting a taste for seafood and pork, two common ingredients used in many of the dishes here.

While in Ruby Bay, eat like the locals do. That means sitting down to a meal of whitebait or hāngi (traditional Maori meat and vegetables), a couple of the region's specialty dishes.

Holiday calories don't count, right? So it's a fantastic excuse to treat your sweet tooth to some hokey pokey (honeycomb-vanilla ice cream), a well-liked dessert.

Don't forget to mark the 6th of February in your schedule. To the locals, this means just one thing — Waitangi Day. A significant day of celebrations, this is a great time to be in the country.

With just a little bit of your holiday allowance left, don't forgot to stock up on some postcards of the beautiful Nelson Region region before you head home.

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the nearest terminal, 140 kilometres to the east. Make sure you have ample time to reach it.

Hotels in Ruby Bay

It'd probably be a good idea to reserve your Ruby Bay hotel well in advance (but let's face it, you can't pre-plan everything in life.) At the moment, there are only 10 places available on lastminute.com.au.

If you'd rather spend money on experiences than on a hotel, the Mahana Villa and the Wairepo House are two places you should take a look at. But if you'd rather live like royalty while you're here, the Almyra Waterfront Accommodation or the Atholwood Luxury Country Accommodation might be more to your liking. Just sit back, relax and let the expert staff do what they do best.

Top hotels for your Ruby Bay holiday

Stones Throw Beach House

Stones Throw Beach House

Ruby Bay
With a stay at this vacation home in Mapua (Ruby Bay), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Mapua Wharf and 8 minutes from Mahana Estates.
Great place
"We loved the spot and location of the property will definitely stay there again if we come back. Thanks"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Stones Throw Beach House
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$114 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
The Hotel Nelson is centrally located in Nelson, a 4-minute walk from Nelson College and 10 minutes by foot from Nelson Hospital.
"Quick check in, friendly staff, very clean and very quiet. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
A stay at Tides Hotel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Park.
"Due to flight disruptions we arrived late and had to leave early the next morning so we didn’t get to use most of the facilities. Staff were very helpful with us arriving late and the room was very well appointed. The only negative for us was that it was fully booked when we tried to stay the next ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Tides Hotel
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