Golden Bay and Tākaka Hill

SH60 runs 116 km from Richmond via Motueka, then climbs Tākaka Hill (about 791 m) before descending to Tākaka and the coast to Collingwood. Golden Bay is quiet, with beaches and Abel Tasman access.

The stops

1. Start

   Richmond

2. Town

   Motueka

   Last big town before the hill

3. Viewpoint

   Tākaka Hill

   Lookouts near the 791 m summit look over the Tākaka valley

4. Town

   Tākaka

   Golden Bay's main town

5. Town

   Collingwood

   End of SH60

6. Nature

   Pūponga

   Beyond Collingwood, the road runs on toward Farewell Spit

7. Finish

   Collingwood

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Tākaka

  Pohara Beach Top 10

When to go

Nov–Apr

On the road

Winding hill section; allow time.