OUR TOP FIVE IN GOLDEN BAY
1. Explore the funky cafe culture of Takaka's main street. Wander the arts
and craft stores, shop for locally designed clothes and organic goods,
and soak up the friendly community atmosphere.
2. Visit the stunning
Farewell Spit nature reserve and bird sanctuary, Wharariki Beach (pictured left), and Cape Farewell.
3. Tour the many local art studios in Golden Bay, from sculpture, painting and
pottery to jewellry and bone carving.
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Living Light Candles - their studio is
a short walk down the beach.
4. Walk the beautiful Kaituna track, followed by lunch at
The Naked Possum,
a unique restaraunt and eco possum tannery .
5. Enjoy a locally brewed beer and live music at the world-famous
Mussel
Inn, just 2 kms from Ataahua.
Golden Bay is nestled between two national parks - Abel Tasman and
Kahurangi. There are countless nature walks throughout the Bay, catering to
all fitness levels. Check out the
Department of Conservation website .