Tapawera is a small town in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. It is located 76 km southwest of Nelson and 48 km southeast of Motueka. It is situated on the Motueka Valley Highway by the banks of the Motueka River.
Elevation: 142 m (466 ft)
Country: New Zealand
Territorial authority: Tasman
Ward: Lakes-Murchison Ward
Electorates: West Coast-Tasman · Te Tai Tonga (Māori)