Golden Bay Quiet Accommodation
Golden Bay is a shallow bay, separated from the sea by Farewell Spit, which lies at the northwest end of the South Island. The bay is bordered by Kahurangi National Park and Abel Tasman National Park in Nelson. Golden Bay is a vast, beautiful paradise for nature lovers – at the end of a wonderfully scenic road trip.
From Picton, drive to Golden Bay via Nelson or through Queen Charlotte Sounds (four or five hours driving) and from Christchurch (about 296km away), it's a seven hour drive via the Lewis Pass, Murchison, Nelson and Highway 60. Experience the long, slow climb over Takaka Hill (the 'Marble Mountain'), stop to marvel at Harwoods Hole, the Ngarua Caves and the Te Waikoropupu Springs (the 'Pupu Springs') - New Zealand's largest freshwater springs and home of the clearest spring water in the world. more
Popular with visitors to Golden Bay is the bird sanctuary on Farewell Spit, horse trekking on the beautiful Wharariki Beach, the Te Anaroa Caves, Bencarri Farm Park, Anatoki Salmon Park and cafe, and the scenic drive to the golden beaches of Ligar Bay and Tata Beach. Takaka Hill near Golden Bay hosts the unique, 'earth friendly festival' of Lumminate.
Accommodation in Golden Bay is in 'character-style' backpackers, baches, cottages, luxury lodges, plus modern motels and campgrounds.
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ROCKY RIDGE COTTAGE - Golden Bay, Nelson
ROCKY RIDGE COTTAGE - Golden Bay, Nelson
Rocky Ridge Cottage is a unique holiday offering privacy like no other getaway, 10km from Takaka and the great beaches of Golden Bay. Self catering cottage close to all attractions in the area. Outdoor bath and outdoor fire-pit with seating. Views in all directions; over the ocean and rolling countryside, into nearby steep mountains or over the Kahurangi National Park.
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WETLAND VIEW PARK CHALETS - Mangarakau
WETLAND VIEW PARK CHALETS - Mangarakau
Mobile-friendly - If you want a break in Golden Bay that is right away from it all, our luxury accommodation offers total peace and quiet, interrupted only by the birdsong. Our chalets sleep up to 5 people and have their own fully equipped kitchens. Tour our glowworm grotto complete with Koura and cave wetas.
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