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Welcome
to beautiful
Golden Bay, New Zealand.
Imagine a hidden paradise at the end of the road, where golden beaches, alpine valleys, and tranquil fishing rivers share a close proximity with the sea..This is Golden Bay - your gateway to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks and much more... |
Stretching 35km across Golden Bay, Farewell Spit is New Zealand's longest sandspit. It is growing in length all the time as sand is swept up the West Coast and deposited on the Spit. A World Heritage Nature Reserve, Farewell Spit is home to over 100 species of birds. |
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The largest freshwater springs system in New Zealand, Te Waikoropupu (Pupu) Springs is one of Golden Bay's best known attractions. The Springs feature a choice of short easy walking tracks which are well worth exploring. Can you spot the trout hiding in the shallows in the photo below? |
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An easy 10 minute walk through spectacular limestone formations, crowned with huge Northern Rata trees, to a viewing area overlooking Golden Bay. The Grove Scenic Reserve is part of the "Crimson Trail" - so called because of the blaze of red Rata flowers around Christmas time. |
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One of the South Island's best and safest swimming beaches, Pohara is also the site of many fun activities, such as the annual Sandcastle Competition, the Beach Horse Races and Fire Sculpture Display. Pohara also features a Tennis Club, Bowling Club, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars and a nearby Golf Course. |
The drive from Pohara towards the Abel Tasman National Park leads you past the stunning rocky outcrops of Tarakohe. Popular with rock-climbers, this is probably Golden Bay's most spectacular stretch of coastal road. Take care when driving here because you may see penguins crossing the road. |
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Wainui Falls is an easy 40 minute walk. Featuring a swingbridge across the river, stunning views and beautiful native bush, Wainui Falls is a popular though uncrowded attraction. Some people can see a woman's face in the rocks to the right of the Falls - can you? Check out the photo below... |
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But wait! There's more - much more. You'll need more than a day to see the Bay. More than a week or even a month. You could live here your whole life and still not see it all. Our friendly staff know this region well and are happy to recommend local attractions and outings. |
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Other attractions which may appeal include: Golden Bay's Museums, Harwoods Hole, Wharariki Beach, Seal Colonies, the Cobb Valley, Rawhiti Caves, Totaranui, the Devil's Boots and the Aorere Goldfields - and that's just scratching the surface of what Golden Bay has to offer.... |
Artistic Golden Bay The creative heart of New Zealand, the Northwest Nelson region is home to more artists and craftspeople than anywhere else in the country. Drive down almost any road in Golden bay and you are likely to see artist's workshops and galleries. Here, you will meet the artists, see them at work and enjoy the benefits of buying art and craft at country prices.
"Lunaria"
- Wearable Art by Claire
Prebble, Winner 2004 WOW Award |
Painter and Potter, Galit Maxwell |
"Neptune's Horses" - Quilt by Liza Eastman |
"Wainui" by Karen Brosnan |
"Sanctum 1" by Uta Gay |
Golden Bay Artists' Websites:
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Golden Bay's Great Outdoors Golden Bay is paradise for lovers of outdoor activities. Here you will find excellent places to go Caving / Spelunking, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Rock Climbing (Tarakohe & Paynes Ford), Guided Walks, Tramping (Hiking), Horse Treks, Scenic Walks, Boat Cruising / Sailing, Bird and Wildlife Watching, Golf, Tennis, Mountain-Biking and the beaches are perfect for relaxation, romance and most watersports. |
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Local Rockclimbing Info: Nearest climbs are 15 - 20 minutes walk along beach. All climbs are bolted. Easy, Moderate and Difficult climbs to suit all climbers and skill levels. A good guide book, "Golden
Bay Climbs" by Middlemass and Watson, is available from Alp Sports,
220 Hardy Street, Nelson. |
All of these activities and more can be enjoyed in nature rich in scenic splendour and in a social environment which is warm, friendly and inviting... Right:
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| Golden Bay Links |
We recommend you visit the following local websites: Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles - Water Taxis in Abel Tasman National Park Art Park - Art Gallery, Studio and Sculpture Garden. Cape Farewell Horse Treks - Ride in spectacular surroundings Farewell Spit Safaris - Explore Farewell Spit Golden Bay Index - Online Guide to Golden Bay Golden Bay Kayaks - Sea Kayaking tours and rentals Golden Bay Records - Local international class recording studio Golden Bay Wines - Local Vineyard and Winery Heaphy Track Help - For Portering, Car Relocation - Derry Kingston K Bus - Transport to & from Golden Bay and Abel Tasman National Park Mussel Inn - World Famous Local Pub and Brewery The Gypsy Pickers - Great Musicians The Wholemeal Cafe - Where Cafe Culture started in Golden Bay Totally Roasted - Pohara Coffee Roastery, Cafe and Art Gallery Virtual Bay - Golden Bay Art and Images |
| Nearby Top 10 Holiday Parks |
Here are the nearest other Top 10 Holiday Parks you may wish to visit: Richmond Park Motel and Top 10 Holiday Park Blenheim Bridge Top 10 Holiday Park |
Pohara has long been a popular spot with holidaymakers and picnic groups for over a hundred years, as this photo above shows. |
HOME VIRTUAL PARK TOUR GOLDEN BAY CONTACT US
Pohara
Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
RD1 Abel Tasman Drive,
Golden Bay, New Zealand.
Phone (03) 525 9500 Fax (03) 525 8689
Email: pohara@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.pohara.com/paradise
PHOTOGRAPHY
by BLACK PETE
Photos on this website marked "©2004 Black
Pete"
are not available for any other promotional use
without his permission. Thank
you.
This website was handcrafted with recycled pixels by Black Pete of Virtual Bay.
We operate a Beach Holiday Park. Other words you may use when you search for us include: Campground, Camping Ground, Motor Camp, Holiday Cabins, Accommodation, Beachfront Accommodation, Trailer Park, Vacation, Holiday, Holiday Resort, Beach Resort, Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Track, Heaphy Track, Golden Bay, South Island, New Zealand, Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park. |