Golden Bay, Heart of the Parks
Golden Bay is New Zealand's most diverse and appealing holiday destination. Imagine a region with endless variety, where golden beaches, alpine valleys and tranquil fishing rivers share a close proximity with the sea. Breathtaking scenery, arts and crafts, sporting activities. There's something for everyone.
Golden Bay is nestled into the South Island's north-west corner. A chain of steep and rugged mountains cuts its fertile river plains and valleys from the rest of the island. Unless you're a migrating whale, you don't go past Golden Bay on your way to anywhere.
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Upcoming Events and Photo Galleries |
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| Golden Bay is blessed with an inspiring environment and an active community, renowned for its creativity, artistic flare and enthusiasm. And it's thanks to that environment that we enjoy a variety of local events, enjoyed by young and old, residents and visitors alike. |
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To view photo galleries of events in Golden Bay, from December 2007 to today, visit the Gallery Page.
To find out about previous events, and what's coming up, visit the Events Page.
Contributions - Stories, Poems and Photographs
You are welcome to send in your contribution to this web site. We love to receive additions to this site from residents, visitors, or just fans of Golden Bay who would like to help us grow the site and make it interesting for all. Email cynthia@goldenbaynz.co.nz with anything at all that you'd like to share with us all - a poem, photograph, story, article, recipe, picture of your latest art work .... thanks to Brian Burke, Margaret Maloney and Brigitta Klotz for your recent contributions. Click here to view contributions...
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| Ever wondered about the origins of the place names in Golden Bay? Click here for a summary ... |
Beaches, Boating and Fishing in the Bay
Golden Bay must have the best line-up of beaches anywhere in New Zealand. From one end of the Bay to the other, nearly any turn off the main road towards the coast will bring you to a beautiful, safe, sandy beach.
Golden Bay Clubs, Associations, Halls and Sports Facilities
There's something for everyone in Golden Bay. From boating and golf, to drama and dancing, to quilting.
Golden Bay Murals and Mailboxes
Residents of Golden Bay show off their artistic flair by the side of the road. Please email cynthia@goldenbaynz.co.nz with a photo if you have a distinctive mailbox that you'd like to share with us all.
Another artistic addition to Golden Bay's landscape are the various murals on the sides of buildings located from Takaka to Collingwood. Thank you to everyone who has helped in the creation of these beautiful murals .... and who are currently working on new ones. We just love them! Click here to read more...
People of Golden Bay
These articles are kindly donated by the Golden Bay Weekly - Golden Bay's locally-owned, locally-managed and locally-printed community newspaper.
Photos of Golden Bay
A selection of photographs of Golden Bay, which you are welcome to download. Click on the thumbnails to open a large version of the picture, then right-click on the picture and select "save picture as". They are sized to fit a screen resolution of 1024 x 768, making them ideal for desktop wallpapers.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any enquiries you have regarding this site, Golden Bay or the Golden Bay Promotion Association. Comments, ideas and suggestions are all welcome.
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Golden Bay Promotion Association PO Box 218, Takaka, Golden Bay - email: cynthia@goldenbaynz.co.nz |
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Golden Bay i-SITE Visitor Centre Willow St Street, Takaka, Golden Bay |
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Click on the link above to view an interactive calendar of Golden Bay events.
GB Promotion Assoc.
We are a non-profit organization, run by a membership committee. Our membership of 120 is made up of local businesses, private people and some life members.
Golden Bay Promotion Association is excited about the future and we need the support of the business community to make it all happen.
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