Ruby Bay Travel Guide

Mapua

A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.

Things to do

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

£83
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

£1,677
per traveller
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk

3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk

£739
per adult
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

£2,213
per traveller
From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight
Nelson: Nelson Lakes National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Nelson: Nelson Lakes National Park Day Trip with Lunch

£679
per traveller
Nelson: Nelson Lakes National Park Day Trip with Lunch
Abel Tasman National Park - even more beautiful from above.

Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience

£1,677
per traveller
Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience
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Top hotels in Ruby Bay

Charming Beach House

Charming Beach House

Ruby Bay Tasman Region
Stay at this holiday home in Mapua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Mapua Wharf and Grossi Point Reserve are located ...
8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)
"Not private as another house on same land and a missing curtain on main doors. Two different codes given. No paper to light fire or milk to make a cuppa."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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Charming Beach House
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is £51 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£51
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is £55 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£55
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tides Hotel
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is £59 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£59
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (517 reviews)
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Quest Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is £55 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£55
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews)
"Great motel. Excellent option for business or leisure"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

4 out of 5
4 Duncan Street Nelson
The price is £64 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£64
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (702 reviews)
"Room and bed very comfortable. Receptionist was really helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Harbourside Nelson
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