Ruru Retreat

Golden Bay Kayaks- Abel Tasman

A kayak operation based at Tata Beach on the eastern shore of Golden Bay, this outfit offers guided and self-guided paddling on some of the most strikingly beautiful coastal water in the South Island.

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

Based at the northern tip of Golden Bay, this tour operator exists to take visitors out onto Farewell Spit, the remarkable curved sandbar that arcs into the Tasman Sea and forms one of New Zealand's most significant coastal ecosystems.

Hack'n Stay Golden Bay, Beach Horse Riding, Camping, Accommodation

Tucked into the rural landscape near Takaka at the top of the South Island, Hack'n Stay Golden Bay offers horse riding experiences through some of New Zealand's most unhurried and scenic countryside.

Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Tucked along the northern coast of the South Island and hugging the edge of Abel Tasman National Park, this 1,835-hectare marine reserve wraps around Tonga Island in waters that have been protected since 1993.

Monza Gallery

On Commercial Street in the heart of Tākaka, MONZA — More Outstanding New Zealand Art — is a gallery dedicated to showcasing contemporary New Zealand artwork.

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve

Kaiteriteri Beach and Recreation Reserve sits on the Tasman coast at the southern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and it centres on one of the most visited stretches of golden-sand beach in the South Island.

Tata Beach

Tata Beach is a quiet coastal settlement in Golden Bay, tucked along the northeastern shore of this sun-drenched corner of the South Island.

Ligar Bay Beach

Tucked between Port Tarakohe and Tata Beach on the northeastern arc of Golden Bay, Ligar Bay is a quiet coastal settlement where the pace slows right down.

FreshChoice Takaka

Tucked along Willow Street in the heart of Tākaka, FreshChoice Takaka is the main supermarket serving Golden Bay's principal town and the surrounding rural community.

Golden Bay Dental Centre

A dental clinic on Tākaka's main commercial strip, Golden Bay Dental Centre provides an essential health service in this otherwise remote corner of the South Island.

Golden Bay Pharmacy

Tucked along Commercial Street in the heart of Tākaka, Golden Bay Pharmacy serves as a reliable port of call for visitors exploring this remote and beautiful corner of New Zealand's South Island.

Golden Bay Medical Centre

Tucked along Central Takaka Road, this medical centre serves as the primary healthcare facility for the Golden Bay community, a remote and sparsely populated corner of the northern South Island.

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This BP service station sits on Commercial Street in Tākaka, the main hub of Golden Bay, making it a practical anchor point for anyone exploring this remote and beautiful corner of New Zealand.

NPD Takaka Fuels and Fishing

A combined fuel station and fishing supplies stop on Commercial Street in the heart of Tākaka, this is exactly the kind of practical, unpretentious place that keeps a small New Zealand town running.

ChargeNet Charging Station

Tucked into Tākaka's quiet Willow Street, this ChargeNet station offers a practical lifeline for electric vehicle drivers exploring the Golden Bay region.

The Wholemeal Cafe

A well-loved fixture on Tākaka's main street, the Wholemeal Cafe has long been a gathering point for locals and travellers passing through Golden Bay.

The Courthouse Cafe

Tucked into Elizabeth Street in the small coastal settlement of Collingwood, at the northern reaches of Golden Bay, this well-loved café serves as a natural gathering point for locals and travellers alike.

Bacca Bakery - Takaka

Sitting on Tākaka's main street, Bacca Bakery is a well-loved stop in the heart of Golden Bay, drawing locals and visitors alike with the kind of consistent quality that earns a loyal following in a small town.

Roots Bar

Roots Bar sits on Tākaka's main street, right at the social heart of this small Golden Bay town.

Molly B’s

Molly B's is a bar sitting right on the Pōhara foreshore at the northern end of Golden Bay, where the Abel Tasman Drive hugs the coastline.

Aroha Health Spa

Tucked into the northern end of Golden Bay near Pōhara, Aroha Health Spa offers massage and therapeutic treatments in one of New Zealand's most naturally serene corners.

StoneArrow Jewellery - 100% Recycled & Handmade NZ Jewellery

On Tākaka's main street, StoneArrow is a jewellery studio dedicated to handcrafted pieces made entirely from recycled materials — a quietly principled approach that gives every ring, pendant, and earring a story worth knowing.