Mapua is a small town in the Nelson Bays region of New Zealand.

Understand

One of the small towns near Nelson, it makes a nice visit for some of its waterside restaurants.

See

• Grossos Point

Eat

• Smokehouse Cafe. Located waterside (of a river leading to the ocean), this casual feeling restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining. The offerings are dominated by seafood accompanied by fresh local vegetables. Also featuring smoked fish and vegetables from their retail outlet next door. $15-$30. 

Go next

• Motueka