Town

Takaka village

Takaka, Tasman

Laid-back hub of Golden Bay with galleries, cafes and an arty, off-grid feel.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Takaka village
Mattinbgn (talk · contribs) · CC BY 3.0

The main stop in Golden Bay, with a long street of galleries, bakeries and wholefood cafes. The valley setting under the marble hills feels like another world after Takaka Hill. It is the right base for the springs, Abel Tasman and the north.

Good to know

  • Fuel, supermarket and gear shops are here
  • Stop at the Saturday market when it runs
Best time
Daytime
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed roads, plenty of parking.
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

Facilities

  • Dump station
  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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