Mapua, New Zealand
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Mapua is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand.
It is to the west of Nelson on State Highway 60 and on the coastline of Tasman Bay. The 2001 census gave a population of 1617, up 27,4% since the 1996 census.
With a thriving wharf and commercial area, Mapua has grown in popularity for visitors, with numbers swelling the region over the summer months.
Every Easter Sunday, a large market/fair is held in the local domain. Up to 30,000 can be expected to visit the small town on this one day alone for the rides, stalls and other attractions on offer throughout the day. The local schools and playcentre use the fair as the main fundraising activity for the year.
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