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Where to stay in Golden Bay

Remote beaches · 2 h from Nelson Airport · 27 stays

Pōhara, Golden Bay© Michal Klajban · CC BY 4.0
Te Waikoropupū Springs© Kieron Norfield · CC BY 2.0

Over Tākaka Hill, Golden Bay is slower and more remote: Tākaka township, Pōhara beach, Collingwood and the long road towards Farewell Spit. Plan a few nights rather than a day trip.

27 stays in Golden Bay

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Golden Bay Beach RetreatGolden Bay · Lodge & retreatBooks online direct
Book onlineWainui Bay
Golden Bay HideawayWainui Bay · Holiday homeBooks online direct
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Karu ō te KiwiGolden Bay · Holiday homeBooks online direct
Book onlineCollingwood
Ruru Country Cottage (The Innlet)Collingwood · Holiday homeBooks online direct
Tākaka
Adrift in Golden Bay - Beachfront VillasTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Motupipi
Ashley Villa BnBMotupipi · B&BContact the host
Tākaka
Autumn FarmTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Ligar Bay
Beachaven CottagesLigar Bay · Holiday homeContact the host
Pōhara
Beau Vista PoharaPōhara · Apartment & studioContact the host
Tākaka
Chalet Karaka (Riverside)Tākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Collingwood
Collingwood Birdsong CottageCollingwood · Holiday homeContact the host
Golden Bay
Drift Off Grid - Luxury Eco GlampingGolden Bay · Cabin & glampingContact the host
Tākaka
Golden Bay GlampingTākaka · Cabin & glampingContact the host
Tākaka
Hack Farm (Hack'n Stay Golden Bay)Tākaka · Cabin & glampingContact the host
Ligar Bay
Ligar Bay BachesLigar Bay · Holiday homeContact the host
Tākaka
Patons Rock Beach VillasTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Tākaka
Patons Rock Holiday AccommodationTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Collingwood
Potters CottageCollingwood · Holiday homeContact the host
Collingwood
Pā Tōrea Beach StayCollingwood · Cabin & glampingContact the host
East Tākaka
Rameka Retreat - Deluxe HutsEast Tākaka · Cabin & glampingVisit website
Onekaka
River Song Retreat Golden BayOnekaka · Lodge & retreatContact the host
Tākaka
Rocky Ridge CottageTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Tākaka
Shady RestTākaka · Holiday homeContact the host
Rangihaeata
Summerspring Beachfront AccommodationRangihaeata · Holiday homeContact the host
Golden Bay
Tata Beach Holiday Home AccommodationGolden Bay · Holiday homeContact the host
Collingwood
Te Hapu Coastal CottagesCollingwood · Holiday homeContact the host
Tākaka
Zen Studio TakakaTākaka · Apartment & studioContact the host

Things to do nearby

Te Waikoropupū Springs© Kieron Norfield · CC BY 2.0
Nature

Te Waikoropupū Springs

Sacred freshwater springs near Tākaka known for their exceptionally clear water.

Stays in Golden Bay
Pōhara© Michal Klajban · CC BY 4.0
Beach

Pōhara Beach

Wide, calm beach east of Tākaka on the road to Tōtaranui.

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Wharariki Beach© life in still. · CC BY 2.0
Beach

Wharariki Beach

Wild beach with dunes and rock arches near Cape Farewell, reached on foot.

Stays in Golden Bay

Good to know

Where should I stay in Golden Bay?

Over Tākaka Hill, Golden Bay is slower and more remote: Tākaka township, Pōhara beach, Collingwood and the long road towards Farewell Spit. Plan a few nights rather than a day trip.

How far is Tākaka from Nelson Airport?

About 2 h by car, depending on traffic and stops.

What is Golden Bay good for?

Remote beaches, longer stays, Heaphy Track walkers, slow travel.