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Formed entirely from sand, New Zealand's longest sandspit stretches from Fossil Point 35km across the entrance to Golden Bay.
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If you are a map junky you can discover local attractions and businesses from the sky using our map.
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For all your accommodation, transport and activities in Golden Bay and NZ . Willow Street, Takaka.
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From balms to vegetables and everything in between, Golden bay offers an abundance of local high quality produced wares, some even award winning.
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There are many places to see and visit on the way through to Totaranui. Golden sandy beaches follow the rugged limestone cliffs towards New Zealand's stunning Abel Tasman National...
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It's fun to stay at a backpackers or hostel and enjoy the company and tales of other backpackers while sticking to your budget. If you're not into dorm accommodation...
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Collingwood to Farewell Spit & Mangarakau, experience white sand dunes, wild beaches, seabirds, migratory and native waders, picturesque lakes surrounded by nikau palms.
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Come and throw your line to catch a trout or take a fishing charter to catch a snapper for dinner. Take a boat trip and enjoy some beautiful scenery along Golden Bay's coastline.
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The GB Weekly is a family owned community newspaper, delivered free to every household and business in Golden Bay. We are blessed to have such a talented team of reporters, columnists and staff at the GB Weekly who are passionate about bringing you all the news from The Bay.
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The Raft will get punters thinking
It's not often that an audience watches a play on stage whilst sitting in a (metaphorical) lake. However, "it will not be wet or cold -- it is only the actors that will get wet," assures The Raft director Zara Lavanchy. The mid-winter drama is based on a family gathering at a West Coast bach for a weekend of bad weather and family conflict (and resolution).
The cast comprises a small group, some of whom are new to the Bay and keen to become involved in the community. "The performers gave me goose pimples," say Zara of the auditioning process. The youngest cast member is only four years old and is the voiceover for the character Liam."
"Takaka Drama Society is staging the play to provide the community with a fun night out. [It's] a play that will get them [the audience] thinking. It's a drama, but with some humour to it."
The Drama Society will provide hot drinks, snacks and a cash bar. Proceeds will go to ongoing support and maintenance of The Playhouse.
The Raft: 28, 29, 30 July; 4, 5, 6, 7 August, 7.30pm at The Playhouse, Park Avenue. Tickets available at Stitch 'n Sew, $15 for adults and $10 for members.
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.
Golden Bay Visitor Centre Opening Hours :
Monday to Saturday 10:00am till 2:00pm
You have 24/7 access to brochures, maps, activities, providers of accommodation, food and transport outside the Visitor Centre for visitors' use.
For more information please call us: 03 5259136 or email
A taste of some of the amazing places to visit in Golden Bay this winter
Waitapu Bridge recreational site has been removed from the Freedom Camping Bylaw. The site is being managed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in partnership with Manawhenua ki Mohua.
To protect this culturally significant site and for health and safety concerns, there is no overnight camping.
If you are looking to camp, there are a number of friendly camping parks in Golden Bay, which provide affordable camping options and would welcome your visit.
Contact the Golden Bay Visitor Centre in Takaka -- phone +64 3 525 9136 or visit www.goldenbaynz.co.nz
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