Boulder Bank

📍 Nelson, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot

Boulder Bank is a kiteboarding spot near Nelson in New Zealand, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.

Country	New Zealand
Nearest town	Nelson
Water type	Shallow lagoon
Launch	Lagoon
Best wind direction	NW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	January, February, March, April, November, December
Tide	High tide
Coordinates	-41.2072, 173.3244

About Boulder Bank

Big lagoon with shallow and flat to choppy water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Boulder Bank?

The best time to kite Boulder Bank is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Boulder Bank offers shallow lagoon conditions with NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Boulder Bank?

From Nelson drive northeast and get to Todds Valey. Here drive northwest to the Boulder Bank.

Hazards at Boulder Bank

Rocks, Stones, Stakes.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Boulder Bank?

3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →

Other kite spots near Boulder Bank

Tahunanui · 11 km · Nelson
Wairau Bar · 69 km · Blenheim
Farewell Spit · 90 km · Nelson
Clifford Bay · 93 km · Blenheim (South Island)
Lyall Bay · 123 km · Wellington
Seatoun Beach · 127 km · Wellington (North Island)

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.