The Waimea Plains is a small but fertile area of low-lying land southwest of the port city of Nelson, situated on Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere in the South Island of New Zealand.

[3] The fertile soil promotes the growth of kiwifruit, apples and vineyards.

[4] The temperate climate allows for the growth of crops such as hops and grapes.

Demographics of the Waimea Plains east of the river are covered at Appleby Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a smaller boundary, covering 59.17 km2 (22.85 sq mi).

The percentage of people born overseas was 16.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.