Takaka, New Zealand

The Labyrinth

After waking up and leaving the pub car-park that we camped in for the night we went for a walk in Takaka called ‘The Labyrinth’ with amazing rock formations that you walk around and around in getting lost a couple of times and with some tight squeezes to fit through. Then, with Chris...

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chrischarly on February 13, 2012 from Takaka, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Chris and Charly Down Under

Cool caves and 2 fishies

The weather was a little gloomy but we headed off towards Golden Bay regardless. As we climbed up a massive hill we met the clouds and it got very grim so we decided to pull in and have a coffee at a caves attraction. It actually looked a pretty nice cave trip so we decided to give it a go. ...

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chrischarly on February 10, 2012 from Takaka, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Chris and Charly Down Under

Golden Bay... sun, hippies and springs

Super-early start to Takaka in Golden Bay today. I didn't really have much of an idea why I was going to Golden Bay, only that I'd been told there were nice beaches, hippie/alternative culture, and a laid-back vibe. That seemed worth the 6.40am local bus! The bus journey from Nelson to Takaka...

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LizIsHere on February 20, 2010 from Takaka, New Zealand

from the travel blog: New Zealand & Australia 2010

Lakes & beaches

Day - 23 Thursday 14th May 2009 A rubbish campsite last night at Murchison (Riverview Holiday Park) which adjoins the cemetery, but we hadn't seen that when we rolled in late last night. We were surprised to find that the indoor cooking facilities had been shut for the winter, leaving us only...

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Saros on May 14, 2009 from Takaka, New Zealand

from the travel blog: The Hairy Animal 2009 World Road Trip

Abel Tasman - the long way around!

Cheers family and friends! We are finally back from our 5 day tramp, but we ended up making it a two part adventure. We started the track on Sunday and planned to walk the entire track through to Thursday. But the weather took a nasty turn on the second evening and after two nights...

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TwoSouls on January 12, 2008 from Takaka, New Zealand

from the travel blog: New Zealand: Santa Wears Burmudas

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