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UPDATE 12th September 2009Sorry about the lack of news updates but we have been busy here in Golden Bay. We have been working on our landscaping all the cottage courtyards are planted and are flourishing, we have planted lots more New Zealand native trees and shrubs to enhance our waterfront property.
After much deliberation we decided on the final heating for the villas (cottages) and studio. Cottage 3, 4 and 5 have gas heat and the waterfront villas 1 and 2 have electric heat.We wanted above all for the heating to be totally silent so as not to distract from the peace and quiet that we treasure here in this special part of New Zealand.We have rebuilt our reception area and now have a dedicated workshop. BEACHFRONT COTTAGES19th January 2008.Our two new cottages opened in December 2007, they are the same inside as the 3 existing cottages which we opened in 2005 and 2006. They look out over the water and beach but are 50 metres inland from the present cottages on the opposite banks of the small stream and are therefore be quite private from each other and from the existing accommodation. View our beachfront retreat site plan.
See our "Facilities" page for details of these luxurious accommodations in a stunning beachfront location.Click any one of the links below to open a new window to view photos of our new cottages on our "Photo Gallery"
Golden Bay from Cottage 1 |
Golden Bay from Cottage 2 |
Golden Bay from Cottage 4 |
Golden Bay from Cottage 5 |
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Bedroom You can view cottage availability, obtain a quote for your stay for dates up until September 2008 and even make an instant on-line booking on this website by clicking here.If the time you are interested in staying is not available, please contact us by clicking here
Please feel free to e-mail us by clicking here if you have questions which you cannot find the answers to on our website. (or use our "Contact Us" page).
PENGUINS19th January 2008.We have had a successful breeding season, some of the penguins attempted to raise a second brood with variable results. We have one very fat healthy chick at the moment and at the same time some nesting boxes have adults in them which are moulting. 2nd NovemberThe penguin chicks are growing quickly, the first to hatch have now almost lost all their down and have a beautiful covering of bright, iridescent, blue feathers. Recently more birds seem to be coming ashore at night, hopefully to mate and extend the breeding season.30th August 2007Spring is definitely here in Golden Bay, the willow trees are in leaf and the penguins have hatched their first chicks!14th April 2007A daytime survey today revealed nesting box No.1 with a pair of penguins at home and box No. 3 with a single penguin in residence. We also have heard other penguins close by and will attempt to encourage them into another nesting box as they are then better able to defend themselves from stoats and dogs.19th March 2007The penguins are back! After 2 months at sea the penguins have returned and will hopefully breed for the second time this year. In Spring we had 3 pairs of Little Blue Penguins using our nesting boxes after several years nesting under some of our buildings. Each pair successfully raised 2 chicks. This is probably one of the first successful relocations in Golden Bay. The penguin boxes enable the penguins to breed safely and also means that they can be easily observed. All the adult penguins have recently spent 3 weeks in the nesting boxes moulting, during this time they cannot swim and therefore go entirely without food!!.
ON-LINE BOOKING UPDATE8th May 2007We have upgraded our on-line accommodation booking service. The new service allows for instant quotes which automatically calculates longer-stay discounts, extra guests charges etc. The service also provides automated confirmation e-mails and will also allow our guests to order extra items for their stay in Golden Bay.
TRANSPORT
Capital Air have started direct flights from Wellington to Golden Bay, daily in summer and on the weekends the rest of the year. They also have rental cars available at the Takaka airport.
Golden Bay Connections have started a new service from the Tarakohe Harbour in Golden Bay (30min from Adrift). They provide a variety of day trips (in addition to the many water taxi companies) to the coastline of Abel Tasman Park. These day trips can include catamaran sailing, kayaking and walking.
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