# Māpua Wharf

> A refurbished wharf village on the Waimea Inlet with fish and chip shops, cafes and a small ice-cream stand.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-mapua-wharf/

A refurbished wharf village on the Waimea Inlet with fish and chip shops, cafes and a small ice-cream stand. Take the short ferry to Rabbit Island or walk the estuary path; parking near the wharf fills up on warm weekends.

- **Nearest town:** Richmond, New Zealand
- **Category:** Food & drink
- **GPS:** -41.2520, 173.1000

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-abel-tasman-golden-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Rabbit Island (Moturoa)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-rabbit-island/) – 6 km
- [World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wow-museum/) – 11 km
- [Tāhunanui Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-tahunanui-beach/) – 12 km
- [Founders Heritage Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-founders-park/) – 15 km

## FAQs

### Where is Māpua Wharf?

Māpua Wharf is in Richmond, New Zealand, at GPS -41.2520, 173.1000.

### Which road trips pass Māpua Wharf?

Māpua Wharf is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South.

### What is there to see near Māpua Wharf?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rabbit Island (Moturoa) (6 km), World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum (11 km), Tāhunanui Beach (12 km) and Founders Heritage Park (15 km).

### When is the best time to visit Māpua Wharf?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)