George's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tata beach is an excellent day trip from our beach house. There is plenty to see and do along the way and you will struggle to find a nicer beach.
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Tata Beach
Tata beach is an excellent day trip from our beach house. There is plenty to see and do along the way and you will struggle to find a nicer beach.
Te Waikoropupu Spring (most call it just pupu springs for ease!) has some of the clearest water on the planet. There is a beautiful trail that meanders through native forest and guides you to these wonderfully blue pools. Please be aware that It is forbidden to touch or swim in the water.
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Te Waikoropupu lindir
Pupu Springs RoadTe Waikoropupu Spring (most call it just pupu springs for ease!) has some of the clearest water on the planet. There is a beautiful trail that meanders through native forest and guides you to these wonderfully blue pools. Please be aware that It is forbidden to touch or swim in the water.
A short 15 min drive from the beachouse and you will find the Riwaka Resurgence. The water travels from under the Takaka hills through a network of caves and comes out at these pools. This activity is often a good option if the weather isn’t great for the beach.
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The Riwaka Resurgence
Riwaka Valley RoadA short 15 min drive from the beachouse and you will find the Riwaka Resurgence. The water travels from under the Takaka hills through a network of caves and comes out at these pools. This activity is often a good option if the weather isn’t great for the beach.
Neighbourhoods
Kaiteriteri has one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand. It’s a great place to go for a day on the beach and is only a short 15min drive away. The town has a few small shops and restaurants off the beach to satisfy your cravings.
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Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri has one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand. It’s a great place to go for a day on the beach and is only a short 15min drive away. The town has a few small shops and restaurants off the beach to satisfy your cravings.
Mapua is only a 15 minute drive from our accommodation and is always worth the visit. It’s a great spot to go for lunch and a walk around the local craft shops
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Māpua
Mapua is only a 15 minute drive from our accommodation and is always worth the visit. It’s a great spot to go for lunch and a walk around the local craft shops
Borgartillaga
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Coastal Cafe
This is a great little cafe which is only a 5 min walk down the shoreline and located at the Motueka port. They have great coffee and a fantastic selection of baked goodies. Our favourites are the scones, berry muffins and sausage rolls
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Toad Hall
This place is a bit of a local institution. It is know for its daily market, amazing lunches and craft beers. Definitely worth checking out! 5min drive or 20 minutes walk
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Riwaka Hotel
This newly renovated Gastropub is worth the 15 minute drive. They have fantastic dining options and a huge selection of local beers
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Biking
Our area is known for its wonderful bike trails. If you enjoy riding then it’s well worth bringing or renting a bike. We have a great trail located right in front of the house
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Doc Huts and Campsites
If you plan to stay in the Abel Tasman National Park before or after your visit with us then we would recommend booking in advance. This can be done on the NZ Doc website