Escape Pod - Ligar Bay
A great base to explore
Natural treasures
Our favourite Golden Bay beaches, walks and landscapes.
Ligar Bay is a quieter beach with golden sands and a low-key vibe. Tidal, great for walking at low tide or a quick dip at high tide.
Ligar Bay Beach
Ligar Bay is a quieter beach with golden sands and a low-key vibe. Tidal, great for walking at low tide or a quick dip at high tide.
The northern end of the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Great for coastal bush walks, water taxis into the park or a picnic. The campground is busy over high season, but Totaranui is well worth a visit.
Totaranui
The northern end of the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Great for coastal bush walks, water taxis into the park or a picnic. The campground is busy over high season, but Totaranui is well worth a visit.
A lovely short walk through lush native bush leads to the cascading Wainui Falls, the largest and most accessible falls in Golden Bay/Mohua - there's a long swing bridge to enjoy as well.
3.4 km return via same track
Walking and tramping
1 hr 20 min return
Easy: Walking track
Source: DOC
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Wainui Falls Track
29 Wainui Falls RdA lovely short walk through lush native bush leads to the cascading Wainui Falls, the largest and most accessible falls in Golden Bay/Mohua - there's a long swing bridge to enjoy as well.
3.4 km return via same track
Walking and tramping
1 hr 20 min return
Easy: Walking track
Source: DOC
Te Waikoropupū Springs are the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contain some of the clearest water ever measured. (Source: DOC). Also a place of cultural significance to Maori.
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Te Waikoropupu Springs
Pupu Springs RoadTe Waikoropupū Springs are the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contain some of the clearest water ever measured. (Source: DOC). Also a place of cultural significance to Maori.
The track to Wharariki Beach travels over farm paddocks and through a section of coastal forest, before arriving a the beautiful windswept coast.
The best time to visit is at low tide, when you can walk the length of the beach and take in spectacular coastlines, caverns, islands, and enormous sand dunes along the way. Source: DOC Sometimes baby seals are swimming near the rocks. Please keep your distance while viewing their wonderful antics.
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Wharariki Beach
Wharariki RdThe track to Wharariki Beach travels over farm paddocks and through a section of coastal forest, before arriving a the beautiful windswept coast.
The best time to visit is at low tide, when you can walk the length of the beach and take in spectacular coastlines, caverns, islands, and enormous sand dunes along the way. Source: DOC Sometimes baby seals are swimming near the rocks. Please keep your distance while viewing their wonderful antics.
A walk that starts off gentle alongside the river but then becomes a clamber up a goat track as the path climbs. Tough in places but worth it.
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Rawhiti Cave
Rawhiti Cave TrackA walk that starts off gentle alongside the river but then becomes a clamber up a goat track as the path climbs. Tough in places but worth it.
A quick but worthwhile walk through a natural wonderland. Rock formations, Nikau trees and climbing rata vines.
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The Grove Scenic Reserve
14 Rocklands RdA quick but worthwhile walk through a natural wonderland. Rock formations, Nikau trees and climbing rata vines.
Labyrinth Rocks
45 Scott RdA naturally occurring rock maze.
A fantastic swimming beach, nice and deep at low or high tide. Golden Bay Kayaks also operate from this beach.
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Tata Beach
A fantastic swimming beach, nice and deep at low or high tide. Golden Bay Kayaks also operate from this beach.
Salisbury Falls, Bainham, is very picturesque and has great swimming holes. Near the historic Langford Store, Bainham.
Apparently, also featured in Peter Jackson’s famous trilogies, and is the film site where Tauriel and Legolas meet before heading into Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Named after the Salisbury family who were attracted to the area during the gold rush of 1860, these beautiful waterfalls can be found in the Aorere River in Golden Bay. During summer, you’ll often find people swimming at the base of the waterfall, or sunbathing on the rocks above.
How to get there: Salisbury Falls is located 30 minutes from the Collingwood township, on the way toward the Heaphy Track. Parking is available on the side of road and a short 5 minute walk will take you to the river.
Source: Nelson Tasman NZ Site
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Salisbury Falls
461 Aorere Valley RdSalisbury Falls, Bainham, is very picturesque and has great swimming holes. Near the historic Langford Store, Bainham.
Apparently, also featured in Peter Jackson’s famous trilogies, and is the film site where Tauriel and Legolas meet before heading into Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Named after the Salisbury family who were attracted to the area during the gold rush of 1860, these beautiful waterfalls can be found in the Aorere River in Golden Bay. During summer, you’ll often find people swimming at the base of the waterfall, or sunbathing on the rocks above.
How to get there: Salisbury Falls is located 30 minutes from the Collingwood township, on the way toward the Heaphy Track. Parking is available on the side of road and a short 5 minute walk will take you to the river.
Source: Nelson Tasman NZ Site
Pupu Hydro Walkway
Pupu Valley RoadLots of different trails. Lovely regenerating bush by the sea near Parapara.
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Milnthorpe Park
1891-1901 Takaka-Collingwood HwyLots of different trails. Lovely regenerating bush by the sea near Parapara.
Food and drink
Places that both the locals and visitors' love.
The Courthouse Cafe
11 Elizabeth StThe Wholemeal Cafe
60 Commercial StThe Dangerous Kitchen
46 Commercial St
Ratanui Lodge
818 Abel Tasman DrCourtyard cafe
29 Commercial StreetKiwi Spirit Distillery
430 Abel Tasman DrGood pub food, garden bar, live music in summer and even a pool table for a rainy day. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.
Molly B’s
Good pub food, garden bar, live music in summer and even a pool table for a rainy day. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.
Quirky treasures
Things just that wee bit unusual, to wet your whistle.
Mussel Inn
1259 State Hwy 60The Langford Store is nestled in the heart of the Aorere valley, 15 minutes inland from Collingwood on the way to the Heaphy track.
This general store and post office has been providing essentials to the Bainham community and travellers since 1928.
Enjoy a pot of tea or an espresso coffee, served with sublime sweet treats. Soak up the sunshine and the tranquility of the surrounding scenery, while you write a postcard home or just rest a moment with friends.
Source: Langford Store site.
Lots of quirky old treasures from eras gone by here.
Near Salisbury Falls - makes a great low-key day out when combined with the falls, and one of the cafes at Collongwood or the Mussel Inn.
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The Historic Langford Store & Post Office
1810 Collingwood-Bainham Main RdThe Langford Store is nestled in the heart of the Aorere valley, 15 minutes inland from Collingwood on the way to the Heaphy track.
This general store and post office has been providing essentials to the Bainham community and travellers since 1928.
Enjoy a pot of tea or an espresso coffee, served with sublime sweet treats. Soak up the sunshine and the tranquility of the surrounding scenery, while you write a postcard home or just rest a moment with friends.
Source: Langford Store site.
Lots of quirky old treasures from eras gone by here.
Near Salisbury Falls - makes a great low-key day out when combined with the falls, and one of the cafes at Collongwood or the Mussel Inn.
Awesome activities
Cape Farewell Horse Treks
23 McGowan StGolden Bay Kayaks- Abel Tasman
29 Cornwall PlAbel Tasman AquaTaxi
275 Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd
Awaroa Lodge
Art and artists
EarthSea Gallery
76 Boyle StSculpture705 Art Lollokiki
Things to do in town
Cool little retro cinema and theatre with couches up the front. Some great Arthouse movies and more.
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Village Theatre
32 Commercial StCool little retro cinema and theatre with couches up the front. Some great Arthouse movies and more.
Takaka Village Market
3 Commercial St