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Nelson Vacation Park, New Zealand

Golden Bay Holiday Park Introduction

Golden Bay Holiday Park, our Nelson vacation park, provides an ideal holiday haven situated on the private and secluded beachfront at Tukurua Beach.

Centred in the heart of sunny Golden Bay, 18 kilometres north of Takaka, our Golden Bay campgrounds and holiday park is bounded by native bush, peaceful stream and a private secluded beach.

Golden Bay Holiday Park is nestled between the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks providing exceptional tramping opportunities.

Salt and fresh water fishing is plentiful. Boating and water sports are a favourite. Children enjoy paddling in the stream, having fun in the golden sands and playground.

Local arts and crafts including pottery, painting, sculpture, jewellery, carved furniture and hand crafted candles surround the holiday park.

Our Nelson Vacation Park Accommodation

Our wide range of Golden Bay accommodation includes large sheltered camper van, caravan and tent sites, with shared common room including modern conveniences. There are also six furnished cabins with stunning sea views available.

Tariff: (Two persons) Cabins NZ$52.00, tent sites NZ$30.00, powered sites NZ$32.00. Seasonal rates apply. Under new management with Jude and Paul.

Location of our Nelson Vacation Park

Our Golden Bay campgrounds and holiday park is located only 15 minutes from Takaka, four hours from Picton and two hours from Nelson.

We welcome your enquiries, so for more information
about our Nelson vacation park, please contact us.

Local National Parks

Abel Tasman National Park – There are three main gateways into Abel Tasman National Park—in the south is Marahau and Kaiteriteri, reached by road from Motueka, in the north is Totaranui, reached by road from Takaka in Golden Bay.

Abel Tasman is known for its glittering gold sand beaches, turquoise water and spectacular ocean views. A range of wildlife inhabits the area, including penguins, and there's a seal colony in the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Regular launch and water taxis provide easy access to the Park from the water.

The Abel Tasman Coastal Track takes three to five days and can be undertaken with or without a guide. There are a number of accommodation facilities ranging from basic Department of Conservation huts and lodges to independently owned lodges with excellent facilities.

Sea kayaking allows you to explore the coast from the water. Freedom camping is an option when overnighting. Kayak rental operators are based at Marahau, Kaiteriteri and within the Park.

Kahurangi National Park – Kahurangi is in the north-west corner of the South Island. Motueka, Takaka, Karamea and Murchison are the Park's gateway towns.

This park has 451,000 hectares of glaciated mountain ranges and rich forest—home to an exceptional variety of native plants and wildlife. There are more than 570 kilometres of tracks in the park. The best-known hiking trail is the Heaphy Track, a walk that takes four or five days from the Aorere Valley across to the northern West Coast and Karamea.

Remote, wild rivers are a feature of Kahurangi. Most are suitable for experienced kayakers only. Commercial rafting tours are available. The Karamea River is prized internationally for its trout fishing. Some of the deepest caves in the world have been found in Kahurangi—recommended only for experienced cavers.

Highlights of Golden Bay

The road trip to Golden Bay, only two hours from Nelson City, is an extraordinary experience in itself—a scenic drive over Takaka Hill—the marble mountain.

• Te Waikoropupu Springs, New Zealand's largest freshwater springs, are set in a reserve protecting old gold workings, regenerating forest and a fine patch of mature bush
• Take a guided safari to Farewell Spit—a nature reserve on a sand spit jutting into the Tasman Sea. You can walk on the base of the spit or take a 4WD (four wheel drive) safari along the spit to the lighthouse
• Wharariki Beach has a wild and beautiful coastal landscape, where the wind and waves have created massive rock and sand dune formations
• Kahurangi National Park, 451,000 hectares of glaciated mountain ranges and rich forest, is home to an exceptional variety of native plants and wildlife

For further information about our Nelson vacation park in Golden Bay, please contact us.

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