Takaka

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  • Takaka, Tasman, Nelson, New Zealand
     
  • Distance to Nelson: Approx 103km - 1hr  36min
     
  • Distance to Richmond: Approx 90.0km - 1hr 24min
     
  • Distance to Motueka: Approx 56km - 50 minutes
     
  • Facilities include: shops, cafes, petrol station, schools years 1 - 8, Golden Bay High School, i-site, library
     
  • Property Information & Reports: LINK
     
  • Tourist Information: LINK
     
  • Health Services: LINK
     
  • District: Tasman
     
  • Council Information: LINK
     
  • Nearby dairies & stores: Takaka, Golden Bay
     
  • Closest supermarkets: Takaka

Description

Takaka is a small town situated at the southeastern end of Golden Bay, at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island, located on the lower reaches of the Takaka River. It lies at the start of the winding road which follows the river valley before climbing over Takaka Hill, linking Golden Bay with the more populated coast of Tasman Bay to the southeast.

Farming, sawmilling, limestone quarrying and tourism are major local industries. The area around Takaka is mineral-rich, with gold, iron ore, copper, silver and asbestos all found locally, although not all in commercially viable amounts. The area around Takaka Hill is also notable for its cave systems, with New Zealand's deepest vertical shaft, Harwoods Hole located nearby.There is also a big fonterra dairy factory located in the township of Takaka.

Takaka and Golden Bay are also known for rock climbing, the most recognised area being Paynes Ford. This area is situated about 20 minutes walk from Takaka and has over 200 bolted climbs. The most famous climb is 1080 and the letter G because of its unique "no-hands-rest" at the top and its views of Golden Bay.

The town is also known for Te Waikoropupu Springs (or Pupu Springs), which holds the world record for fresh water clarity.

 
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Golden Bay Lodge & Organic Gardens
RD2 Takaka
Nelson

03 525 9275

Golden Bay Lodge offers quality accommodation in an atmosphere of peace and privacy amidst splendid natural beauty. Explore the gardens with their broad array of ornamental plants, exotic fruit trees and abundant bird life, or just sit and gaze out over the bay. We have direct and private access
Anatoki Salmon
239 McCallums Road
Anatoki Valley
Golden Bay
Nelson
New Zealand

Tel: 03 525 7251

Anatoki Salmon is a small freshwater salmon farm specialising in a superior quality freshwater salmon product.
Central Takaka School is a small friendly school situated on the outskirts of Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand.
Golden Bay Builders
5 Junction Street
Takaka
Golden Bay
Nelson
New Zealand

Tel: 03 525 7559

Steve Chamberlain, Registered Master Builder, Baches, Architectural & Residential Homes, Renovations & Commercial Buildings
Golden Bay Community Health
10 Central Takaka Road
Takaka
Nelson
New Zealand

Tel: 03 5250060

After hours care in Takaka / Golden Bay. Call the Golden Bay Community Health Centre on (03) 525 0060 or in an emergency dial 111for an ambulance.
Golden Bay Community Hospital
State Highway 60
RD1
Takaka
Nelson
New Zealand

Tel: 03 525 9808
Set amidst Golden Bay???s green rolling countryside, with spacious playing fields and mature trees, Motupipi is a friendly, go-ahead school which values its children and offers stimulating learning programmes.
Rural Service Vet Centre
64 Meihana Street
Takaka, Golden Bay
Nelson
New Zealand

Tel: 03 525 8011

The vet clinic staff is focused on delivering high quality 24 hour services to all of our customers.
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