Scenic Campsites & Views
Golden Bay offers diverse landscapes ranging from the limestone cliffs of Wainui Falls to the dramatic 26-kilometer sand spit at Farewell Spit. This selection highlights the region's unique geography, including the rugged northernmost headlands of the South Island and the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park. Accommodations featured include remote Department of Conservation huts like Bark Bay and beachfront campsites at Mutton Cove, providing direct access to coastal hiking trails and marine reserves.
A Wainui Falls
A 20-meter waterfall reached via a bush track featuring a suspension bridge over the Wainui River. The surrounding forest is notable for its lush nikau palms and ferns.
B Golden Bay
Golden Bay may refer to:
C Wharariki Beach
Wild coastal area characterized by massive offshore rock arches, cavernous cliffs, and shifting sand dunes. It is a frequent haul-out site for New Zealand fur seals.
Pupu Hydro Walk way Lookout
Elevated viewpoint along a historic walking track that follows a 1929 water race originally constructed to power local gold-mining operations.
E Farewell Spit
Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the northern end of the Golden Bay, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Awaroa Beach
Golden sand beach within Abel Tasman National Park. It gained international attention in 2016 when it was purchased through a public crowdfunding campaign to become part of the national park.
G Cape Farewell
Cape Farewell is a headland in New Zealand, the most northerly point on the South Island. It is located just west of Farewell Spit.
H Lookout
Elevated platform offering panoramic views across the coastal landscape of Golden Bay and the surrounding native forest.
Bark Bay Hut
Department of Conservation hut and campsite situated beside an estuary and tidal lagoon on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Golden Bay Holiday Park
Beachfront holiday park located near the Tākaka River mouth, offering powered sites and cabins with direct access to the shoreline.
Wharariki Beach Holiday Park
Eco-friendly campsite located at the end of Wharariki Road, providing the closest accommodation to the Wharariki Beach track and seal colonies.
Mutton Cove Campsite
Remote Department of Conservation campsite at the northern end of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, accessible only by foot or water taxi.
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