Top Things to do in Takaka
Top 6 Nature & Parks in Takaka, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Takaka, New Zealand including Rawhiti Cave Track, Parapara River, Pupu Hydro Walkway, Labyrinth Rocks, Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre.
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1. Rawhiti Cave Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
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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
2. Parapara River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By he_whakaaro - Greater Wellington, New Zealand
This is a nice low-key walk by the river with some lovely swimming spots. Go right to the end of the Parapara Valley Road. There is a sign saying that you have reached the end of the road maintained by TDC but the public road continues along beside the river. At the end there is a walking track that goes into the bush. At this point there is plenty of parking by the side of the road but when I was there someone had put rocks and branches in the way and I had to move them before parking (it is a public road/access). The track follows an old water race. It is nothing dramatic but is a nice place to go when you have a spare half hour.
3. Pupu Hydro Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
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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.
4. 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.
5. Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve
6. Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre
Come explore the Sustainable Living Centre very close to Takaka township and take our self-guided tour or just sit to take in the serene environment and admire the variety of food grown in the gardens. This is suitable for all ages and offers interesting information and an enriching experience for everyone. Wormfarms, bee hives and herb spirals - we've got it all!
