Tāhunanui facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tāhunanui
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Tāhunanui Beach
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 2,950 |
| • Density | 1,832/km2 (4,746/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
7011
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Tāhunanui is a lively suburb in Nelson, New Zealand. It's located between Port Nelson and Nelson Airport. Tāhunanui is famous for being home to Nelson's main beach, which sits right on the beautiful Tasman Bay.
The name Tāhunanui comes from the Māori language. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage explains that it means "large sandbank."
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Geography and Nature
Tāhunanui Beach: Nelson's Main Beach
Tāhunanui Beach is the most popular beach in Nelson. It's found on the edge of Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere. The beach is special because it has a long, gentle slope into the water. This makes it a great spot for swimming, as the water is usually calm and warm from the sun.
Oyster Island: A Special Reserve
Just off the coast of Tāhunanui, you'll find Oyster Island. This island is a protected reserve, meaning it's kept safe for nature.
Parks and Green Spaces
Tāhunanui has many parks where you can relax and play. Some of these include:
- Annesbrook Youth Park
- Bolt Reserve
- Burrell Park
- Centennial Park
- Paddys Knob Reserve
- Tāhunanui Recreation Reserve
- Tasman Heights Reserve
- Tosswill Reserve
There's also a scenic path called the Airport Peninsula Esplanade. It's a nice place to walk as you head towards Nelson Airport.
People and Population
The Tāhunanui area covers about 1.61 square kilometers. As of June 2023, , around 2,950 people live here.
In 2018, Tāhunanui had a population of 2,745 people. This was an increase of 156 people since 2013. There were almost equal numbers of males and females living in the area. The average age of people in Tāhunanui was about 41.8 years old.
Most people in Tāhunanui are of European descent. However, there are also many people who identify as Māori, Pasifika, and Asian. This mix of cultures makes Tāhunanui a diverse place to live.
