Due to the increasing fire risk, we are closing all the internal mountain bike tracks on moturoa rabbit. Walk 3 will park at the rough island car park (toilet) and walk a clockwise circuit. Rabbit island is the largest of three sandy islands in the waimea estuary.
Moturoa rabbit island, located in the tasman region of new zealand, is a stunning coastal destination characterized by its expansive sandy beaches and tranquil natural surroundings. There is little elevation to contend with. Then it’s to rabbit island, through pine forest, out to the expansive beach front, and to the māpua ferry.
About 300 m long by 200 m across, its highest. A local favourite all year round, you’ll often find families, couples and groups of friends enjoying the bbq facilities and. Beautiful views across tasman bay and out to the ruby bay hills. Moturoa / rabbit island as the name implies, moturoa / rabbit island is the longest and largest of the islands in the waimea estuary.
Moturoa/rabbit island and rough island are open. Rabbit island is a popular. Its sandy beaches, bike tracks and scenic picnic spots. Rabbit island has been a favourite of mine since i was a small child.