Top Things to do in Golden Bay
The 10 Best Things to do in Golden Bay, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Golden Bay, New Zealand including Wharariki Beach Walking Track, Rawhiti Cave Track, Dancing Sands Distillery, Tata Beach, Farewell Spit Nature Experience, Anatoki Salmon, Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay Vistor Centre, Labyrinth Rocks, Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve.
Restaurants in Golden Bay
1. Wharariki Beach Walking Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By spidernz - Gisborne, New Zealand
We got four seasons in 20 minutes, and sand-blasted to the max to go with it, and didn't regret a second of it - even if the weather at the beach was horrible. Looking at he photos a week later, all we could remember was the stunning views. An easy over-farm land walk and a bit of soft sand at the end, this is accessible to most, and the views of the arches in the rocks is one of NZ's best kept secrets (although there were about 20 cars in the carpark, so maybe the secret is getting out.) About 25 minutes scenic drive from Collingwood along the bay-side road, this place is definitely recommended, just expect it to be very windy!
2. Rawhiti Cave Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By Dennis695 - Brisbane, Australia
we met some people on a previous walk and they told us about the cave so we had to do it .It started off easy enough then got very steep fortunately we met several people who were on their way down and all said it was well worth the effort which helped drive us on and we were so pleased we did it was sensational and the temperature drop in the cave was amazing
3. Dancing Sands Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
We want to show you our unfair advantage: our water. The clearest springs in the world, Dancing Sands Spring and Te Waikoropupu Springs are measured to be 81 metres clear. Each bottle of Dancing Sands gin is blended with the water from the aquifer that feeds Dancing Sands Spring allowing us to make the best possible gin and perfect its taste. Quality is at the centre of everything we do. Dancing Sands has an obligation to make beautiful products that mirror our surroundings. We relentlessly focus on quality through the entire product lifecycle – starting from the water that feeds the clearest spring in the world, to the ingredients that we hand select, to the glass bottles we import from France. When your quality standard is unrivaled, you make unrivaled products.
Reviewed By NZer71 - Havelock North, New Zealand
Went to Dancing Sands Distillery for gin tasting. Definitely worth the visit if you like gin. Some really different flavors like sauvignon blanc and bourbon gins! Very informative and welcoming staff.
4. Tata Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By C5804LOterrim - South Africa, null
Went to the beach a couple of weeks ago on a good day. It was absolutely stunning. Went again today after major storms. There was a lot of drift wood and debris on the beach which spoilt it and the water wasn't as blue. Went for a kayak trip and was amazing. Hard work but fun. Do recommend it. Would be even nicer when hot and swimable. The water was pretty cold.
5. Farewell Spit Nature Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Farewell Spit Nature Experiences provides high quality nature tours. Its your chance to see another world and to visit some of New Zealand's most remote and spectacular locations
Reviewed By HummingAlong2
It was a great day out on Farewell Spit. The spit is ethereal and this is the only way you can get out on it. This company is a good steward of the fragile, important ecosystem. We visited when the gannets were nesting any could view these birds from far enough away not to disturb them, but plenty close. Thoroughly enjoyed our day.
6. Anatoki Salmon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 426 reviews
Catch a beautiful salmon and eat it on the spot in the cafe. Experience in Takaka. Free use of fishing equipment.
Reviewed By Bevmac5 - Wellington, New Zealand
Great day spent at this place with family The boys all caught a Salmon each which we got smoked and cut into steaks 3 year old grand daughter loved the feeding the eels - playing at the playground and patting the animals
7. Pupu Hydro Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By Cardinal_Wolsey89 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Beautiful bush walk for the whole family. Two hour return, hill walk up the valley. Make sure you take water and sunblock as one half of the walk is directly in the sun, depending on the time of year. I would recommend walking the water race side there and back if you prefer the greenery of the NZ bush.
8. Golden Bay Vistor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
9. Labyrinth Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Ajo412 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Wonderful little side trip. Fantastic rock formations! Watch out for the hidden treasures to find. Great little stop for an hour.
