Golden Bay

Golden Bay[1] is a very beautiful, relatively untouched and quiet corner of the South Island of New Zealand that is often overlooked by travelers. Regions Destinations Takaka - The main town. Collingwood Abel Tasman National Park Onekaka - Where you find The Mussel Inn. Pohara - Beach. Understand Golden Bay is where Abel Tasman and his crew, the first European explorers to "discover" New Zealand, landed in 1642. Talk Get in Drive over the Takaka Hill. Get around See Beaches. Golden sand - what else - in bay called golden. Pupu spring. One of the largest, by volume, fresh water springs in the world. Farewell Spit. A long sand dune reaching far into the water Cape Farewell. The northern most point of the South Island Wharariki Beach. A spectacular beach close to Cape Farewell Whanganui Inlet. A very remote inlet on the west coast. Drive further south to Anatori for spectacular beaches and rock formations Do Walk the Heaphy Track to Karamea. Go Caving in Harwood's Hole and other cave systems in the area. Te Anaroa Caves (rockville), 526 Plain Road Rockville. (Sign posted from Collingwood), ☎ 0275248114. 350 meter long family caveing expeirence for all.No ropes or hassels. $10-$50.  edit Salmon Fishing @ Anatoki Salmon Free Entry & Free use of fishing gear. Only pay $19.00 per kg/catch. Take away fresh or have it smoked or cut into sashimi in just 8 minutes. Fully licensed Café and beautifull surroundings. Only 7 minutes from Takaka town centre - 242 McCallum Road - 03 525 7251 - http://www.anatokisalmon.co.nz - Just follow the brown Road signs - Next to Bencarri nature park. Cape Farewell Horse Tracks It gives you views of all of Farewell Spit and, as you look out to sea, if you are really lucky, you might spot a whale. 23 McGowan Street, Collingwood - 03) 524 8031 Walk the Abel Tasman track from Golden Bay to Kaiteriteri. Eat Wholemeal Café How about a good wholesome organic meal? And what better place to find it in main st Takaka. Open and spacious, upstairs to relax on the comfy couches or out side on the decking - 60 Commercial Street Takaka - (03) 5259426. "Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Café" - Great selection of Salmon related food served in a beautiful environment - great value for money - Open Year Round. 242 McCallum Road, Takaka - (03) 525 7251. "The Dangerous Kitchen" - Our ‘dangerous kitchen’ is a legendary street-front café’ in the heart of Takaka in Golden Bay. Global flair and warm atmosphere make it a meeting place for colourful locals and people from near and far. Relax outside covered from rain or sun, or in our beautiful back garden with a pint of beer or an Italian wine. 46A Commercial street, Takaka (0)3 525 8686 Drink The Mussel Inn beers and cider, either drink them on location at Onekaka or purchase a bottle from the supermarket in Takaka. Schnapp Dragon Distillery Located in Takaka, just one and a half hours north of Nelson it has a huge variety of locally made spritis. All made from fresh fruit found in this corner of paradise with a unique lifestyle - 46 Commercial Street, Takaka - http://www.schnappdragon.co.nz Stay safe Before you get off the road and go off exploring the great outdoors let someone know where you are going and when you will be back. Do not underestimate this land and the risks that it presents to the ill-prepared traveler. If you have any doubts, seek out a local guide familiar with the area you intent to explore. Get out Motueka Nelson This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!