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The road trip to Golden Bay is an extraordinary experience in itself - the highlight is a scenic drive over Takaka Hill, known as the marble mountain. There are well signposted lookouts along the way and the subterranean marvels of Harwoods Hole (176m deep) and the Ngarua Caves.

Nearby Takaka is Te Waikoropupu Springs, New Zealand’s largest freshwater springs and a wahi tapu (scared place) to the local Maori people. The easy walkways have interpretive panels. Farewell Spit is a nature reserve on a sand spit jutting into the Tasman Sea. You can walk on the base of the spit, and there are excellent 4WD safaris (the operators are based in Collingwood) to the lighthouse and bird habitats. Nearby Wharariki Beach is wild and beautiful - wind and waves have created massive rock formations and sand dunes.

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Coastal Palms Apartment
Motueka
Coastal Palms self contained luxury apartment is situated on the fringe of Motueka township overlooking Tasman Bay, with the waterfront at your...
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Golf View Chalet Apartment
Motueka
Golf View Chalet Apartment offers bed and breakfast accommodation and a self-contained apartment situated in sunny Motueka, Nelson, adjoining a...
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Bloomfield's Bed and Breakfast
Motueka
Bloomfields Bed & Breakfast is nestled in a beautiful park like setting, offering style, comfort, privacy and peace in the village of...
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Rowan Cottage Organic Bed & Breakfast
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Rowan Cottage is an oasis of calm and serenity surrounded by an abundant organic garden and orchard. It is the perfect place to launch into the...
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Copper Beech Gallery and Fine Accommodation
Motueka
Copper Beech Gallery offers fine accommodation on the peaceful outskirts of Motueka. Located one km east of Motueka and 40 minutes drive to Nelson...
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Activities

Skydive Abel Tasman
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Whether you would like to experience a tandem skydive, an accelerated freefall parachute jump or a sport jump, everyone is welcome at Skydive Abel...
The Sea Kayak Company (NZ) Ltd
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The Sea Kayak Company invites you to experience the temptations of the Abel Tasman - beautiful golden sandy beaches, bush clad islands suspended...
Bush and Mountain Ventures - A Natural Experience
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Bush and Mountain Ventures offer four wheel drive tours to Mt. Campbell and around the Motueka/Nelson region.
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Motueka Golf Club
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Situated in Motueka, in the heart of the Abel Tasman region, Motueka Golf Club's verdant 18 hole course beckons.
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Motueka High School
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Dining

Up the Garden Path Cafe & Gallery
Motueka
Discover an art garden which is both indoor and outdoor at this innovative and appealing cafe where you can pursue creativity while enjoying the...
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The Moorings Restaurant & Bar
Motueka
Maharaja India Ltd
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