golden bay & farewell spit day trips

Isolated for many years by the infamous takaka hill, golden bay has developed as a centre for artists and alternative lifestyles - a great place to get away from it all. Stunning deserted beaches with only seals for company. horse treks on the beach or the cliff tops. World heritage area for migratory birds at farewell spit. The purest water in the world at pupu springs. Stretch your legs on many short walks. Check out the local artists - weird & wonderful. Grab a bite to eat at the gourmet cafs.

seals on Wharariki Beach in Golden Bay golden bay activities from the resurgence wilderness lodge bird watching in golden bay

Price guide:
$ $0-$149
$$ $150-$249
$$$ $250+



The Resurgence - luxury eco-lodge - abel tasman - nelson - new zealand

golden bay & farewell spit $-$$$

golden bay horse treks $-$$

bird watching at farewell spit gannet colony

Wharariki Beach, cliff top walks, Pupu Springs, art galleries and cafes plus a 2-hour wader-watch tour on Farewell Spit.

Self-drive over the winding Takaka Hill, or let a local drive / guide you for the day ($$$).

golden bay horsetreks, farewell spit

Select a 3-hour beach or 1.5 hour clifftop horse trek in Golden Bay.

There is also a full day horse trek option in the Baton Valley on the edge of Kahurangi National Park.

The Resurgence - luxury eco-lodge - abel tasman - nelson - new zealand

nelson region day trips

Abel Tasman National Park beaches, kayaks, boats & hiking...
Kahurangi National Park an untaimed wilderness...
Golden Bay unspoilt beaches, birds & farewell spit, art, cafes...
Middle Earth hobbit and lord of the rings film locations...
Nelson a centre of art, wine & wellness...

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great base for day trips to golden bay

"far enough away from the real world to let one relax"

The Resurgence - luxury eco-lodge - abel tasman - nelson - new zealand