What to Do & See in Golden Bay

What can Golden Bay offer visitors?
Plenty; you will find hidden treasures in every nook and crany scattered from one end of the bay to the other, so be sure to allow
plenty of time to explore and make the most of what is on offer.

Anatoki Salmon is a small freshwater salmon farm specialising in a superior quality freshwater salmon product. The farm also operates as a tourist attraction with a fully licensed cafe and offers salmon fishing in a beautiful environment. The farm is privileged to be located alongside the Anatoki River as it flows out of the steep valleys of the Kahurangi National Park. McCallums Road, Anatoki Valley - Phone: 03 525 7251

Nestled on the banks of the Anatoki River and surrounded by native bush, Bencarri Nature Park invites you to experience a magical combination of nature, history and a vibrant, relaxed café- a memorable and educative experience. McCallums Road, Anatoki Valley - Phone: 525 9741

Short, long and overnight treks amongst fantastic scenery by Cape Farewell Horse Treks is well worth the expereince offering spectacular scenery. McGowan Street, Puponga - Phone 525 8031

The Farewell Spit Eco Tours started as the mail delivery to the Lighthouse keepers and their families. The lighthouse is now automated, but visitors keep coming - drawn by the special qualities of this unique spot and by the deep historical and natural knowledge shared by our local guides. Tasman Street, Collingwood - Phone: 524 8257

Collingwood Museum is well worth a drop in while visiting Collingwood. Treaures from bygone years and discover the past history of the area. Open daily from 9am - Tasman Street, Collingwood - Phone: 524 8131

Farewell Spit Nature Expereince takes you on a journey of dramatic natural wonders to explore within such a small and accessible area. Discover diverse landscapes of North-West Golden Bay providing breathtaking views, rich habitats for wildlife and living cultural and historic journeys. Tasman Street, Collingwood - Phone: 0800 250 500

Aorere Centre is a small building with special tales to tell. Visit the historic township of Collingwood and discover the local stories of people and places.  Featuring the photography of Fred Tyree. Open daily from 10am - Tasman Street, Collingwood (next to playground).

Step back in time by visiting Langfords Store full of historic general store goods and old post office. Enjoy a scrumptious tea, coffee and cake. Aorere Valley (On way to the Heaphy Track). Phone: 524 8228

Sited in the old Collingwood Cheese Factory the Rockville Machinery and Settlers Museum features all manner of early tractors, farm machinery and implements, vehicles, horse gear and a wide range of settlers’ items. A working steam section with ‘Steam Up’ days held at Easter, Labour Weekend and Christmas/New Year. There is a pioneer kitchen with a coal range where scones are baked and served on ‘Steam Up’ days. Open daily from 9 am - Rockville (Just over the Aorere Bridge) - Phone: 524 8131

An ideal stop-off to Golden Bay on the Takaka Hills is seeing the Ngarua Cave. See the stalactites and moas bones lead by a guide. Suitable for all ages. Phone: 528 8093

Come with us to an underground hideaway of magnificent natural beauty - The Te Anaroa Caves, an ancient place, deep beneath the earth, where stalactites and stalagmites abound. Plains Rd, Rockville - Phone: 0800 832 283

Village Theatre is where you can enjoy a range of movies that cater to all tastes as well as live shows, events, fundraisers and special interest films. Commercial St, Takaka - Phone: 525 8453