Local Attractions
Golden Bay is a hidden gem, nestled between the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks at the top of the South Island. Visitors can explore and participate in many activities such as a Farewell Spit Eco Tour, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery and beaches.
Activities Include
- Kayaking
- Horse treks
- Bush walks
- Cave tours
- Fishing charters
- Scalloping
- Whitebaiting
- Trout fishing
- Surf casting
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Beach & river swimming
- Scenic drives
- Visit galleries, gardens and museums.
Attractions Include
- Kuhurangi and Abel Tasman NP
- The Heaphy Track
- Cobb Valley
- The Rameka Track
- Farewell Spit
- Wharariki Beach
- Wainui Falls
- Te Waikoropupu Springs
- Rawhiti and Te Anaroa caves
- The historic Bainham Store
- The Naked Possum
- The Mussel Inn
- Anatoki Salmon Farm
- Bencarri Nature Park
- Local artists and galleries like Living Light Candles, Estuary Arts, Anathoth Pottery, Monza Gallery, Earthsea Gallery, painted murals on buildings throughout GB.
- The weekend Takaka Village market
- Summer events, such as the Tata Swim,Golden Bay Wine & Food Festival, Collingwood Raft Race, the annual A&P Show, the Pohara Beach Sand Sculpture Extravaganza.
