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One of the most frequent comment from visitors to Golden Bay is that they wished that they had arranged to stay longer! One reason being that there are so many diverse activities to participate in, from simple beach walks to conducted tours. The Golden Bay climate is ideal year-round for outdoor activities. Summer time day temperatures are usually 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) and even in mid-winter, day-time temperatures in Golden Bay usually reach 13C (55F) to 15C (60F). This very mild climate together with Nelson region's high sunshine hours ensures that the beautiful outdoors of Golden Bay can be enjoyed year-round.
GOLDEN BAY WALKS (hiking or tramping)
By far the most popular activity of our guests.
From our beach front lodging it is possible at low tide to walk north along the beach for 10 km to Collingwood or head south for 15 km almost to Takaka.
Some of the more famous walks are discussed in the National Parks section. Because of our central location between two National Parks, there are enough day walks within 1 hours drive of our accomodation to keep even the most avid walker satisfied for many weeks. The Department of Conservation lists some of these Golden Bay walks
Guided walks are also available.
HORSE TREKKING IN GOLDEN BAY.
A great way to experience some dramatic scenery. Conducted rides from one and a half hours to several days are run by Cape Farewell Horse Treks.
KAYAKING IN GOLDEN BAY AND ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK .
Enjoy a different perspective of our local coastline from the sheltered waters of Golden Bay in our two stable kayaks available free to guests. For the more adventurous kayaker, escape the crowds and kayak the quieter northern parts of Abel Tasman National Park from Golden Bay. Half day guided tours, family guided tours and independent kayak hire from hourly to multi day tours all from Golden Bay Kayaks.
SCENIC FLIGHTS IN GOLDEN BAY AND N.W. NELSON Remote Adventures operates a charter flight service from Golden Bay and will also provide return transport for those doing the Heaphy Track.
SAILING IN GOLDEN BAY.
Just 2 km north from our accommodation, variety of small sailboats can be hired at a very nominal fee for sailing in the sheltered waters of the Para Para inlet. Sailboards are also available.
CAVING IN GOLDEN BAY.
Golden Bay boasts 3 different conducted cave tours as well as the most extensive cave systems in the Southern Hemisphere.
GOLDEN BAY ROCK CLIMBING.
Golden Bay sits between 2 large limestone outcrops, one in Kahurangi National Park and one in Able Tasman National Park. This affords some excellent and varied climbs, the best known being Payne's Ford.
GOLF IN GOLDEN BAY.
Our local 9 hole course is right along side the seashore where you can enjoy some excellent views from the course and clubhouse.
FISHING IN THE BAY.
Take a day out to go fishing. You can try your hand at landing a salmon or two at Anatoki Salmon Farm where you only pay for what you catch! Fish our beautiful clear rivers for trout. Spend some time out in Golden Bay sea fishing or dredging (in season) for scallops. Bring home your trophies to cook on the BBQ!
BIRDWATCHING.
MOUNTAIN BIKING IN GOLDEN BAY.
Enjoy a host of newly developed tracks just 2 kms north of our accomodation where mountain bikes can be rented. Golden Bay also sports one of the best downhill mountain bike trails in New Zealand, the Remeka Track. Starting at the summit of the Takaka hill (Marble Mountain) it descends almost 1000 vertical metres through native bush.Rameka Track was recently voted Number 83 in New Zealand's nationwide poll "101 Must Dos for Kiwis".
FARM VISITS
Golden Bay's mild climate supports a wide range of different farming ventures our main industry being dairy farming. If you have never seen cows being milked you can watch this at one of our local farms.Bencarri Farm started as a farm for alpacas, llamas and sheep but now has developed along the lines of a park zoo for rare animals complete with a cafe where you can also feed the tame eels.
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