TRIP 5 MARLBOROUGH & NELSON
TRIP 5
With a splendid sense of isolation here – there’s just one road in and one road out – you feel you are a world away from everyday life.
a journey through
Tākaka
SIDE TRIP
Motueka to Tākaka via SH 60 1hr 7min, 59km
Riwaka to Abel Tasman National Park via Kaiteriteri 26min, 17.2km
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he iconic Tākaka Hill lies ahead but before embarking on the winding ascent, a short diversion after Riwaka leads to the beautiful beach at Kaiteriteri.
Once back on SH 60, the next section of The Treasured Pathway winds up tight turns through forest then opens out to views across to Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park.
RIGHT: Anapai Bay, Abel Tasman © Epic Trails TOP LEFT: Shopping in Tākaka © Oliver Weber BOTTOM LEFT: Walking in Abel Tasman Coast Track © AbelTasman.com
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The descent into Golden Bay is no less dramatic with breathtaking views across to Kahurangi National Park. A flat and sweeping drive along the river valley leads to the spirited township of Tākaka.
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