Things to Do in Takaka

• Golden Bay
  This stretch of golden coast between Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Park has some fine sandy beaches, and is sheltered on its northern side by Farewell Spit.
• Farewell Spit
  This 24km long sandspit, with its landmark century old lighthouse, is the South Island's most north-westerly point. This spit's wetlands are a wildlife sanctuary and a haven for birdlife including godwits, oystercatchers, turnstones, Caspian terns, gannets and black shags.
• Abel Tasman National Park
  A beautiful coastal park with rocky headlands and remote forest-rimmed bays, offering walking, kayaking, boat cruises, fur seals, penguins, dolphins and sea birds. Operators include Abel Tasman National Park Enterprises Abel Tasman Stables and the Sea Kayak Company.
• Arts & Craft Trail
  There is a large cooperative shop on Commercial Street exhibiting work from local potters, painters, jewellery and clothes designers. A Golden Bay Craft Trail pamphlet provides details of galleries and workshops.
• Ngarua Marble Caves
  Located in the hills above Takaka, these limestone caves contain an illuminated cathedral, carbon-dated moa bones and stalactites. Guided tours hourly from 10am-4pm.
• Waikoropupu Springs
  Located 8km northwest of Takaka, 'Pupu' is reputed to be the largest freshwater spring in the world, producing more than 200 million litres of water daily. There is a viewing platform over the main springs and a picnic area nearby.
• Takaka Museum
  A small museum featuring Maori artefacts, geographical specimens and Victoriana.
• Bencarri Farm
  Located 2km southwest of Takaka, Bencarri is home to the famous tame Anatoki River eels, which have been hand-fed since 1914. The farm has exotic and rare farm animals, farming displays, a café and crafts.
• Rawhiti Cave
  A pleasant walk through native bush leads to this huge cavern with coloured stalactites and terraces.