Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Annie's Nirvana Lodge
( 03-525 8766;
www.nirvanalodge.co.nz
;
25 Motupipi St; dm $28, d $60-66; )
Tidy, homely YHA
hostel: dorms in the main house, and four doubles at the bottom of the secluded courtyard
garden, which is filled with timber furniture hewn by the friendly owner. Fluffy the cat is
hanging in there and is a hirsute hit with guests.
HOSTEL
$
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Golden Bay Holiday Park
( 03-525 9742;
www.goldenbayholidaypark.co.nz
;
Tukurua Rd; unpowered/powered sites $41/45, cabins d/tr $70/
105; )
Eighteen kilometres north of Takaka with an unpopulated beach right out front,
this gem of a park has acres of grass, graceful shade trees and hedgerows, easily atoning
for tight communal facilities. There are tidy, family-friendly cabins for budget travellers,
and luxury beach houses sleeping up to four ($270 to $350).
Golden Bay Motel
( 03-525 9428, 0800 401 212;
www.goldenbaymotel.co.nz
;
132 Commercial St; d $100-145; )
It's golden,
alright: check out the paint job. Clean, spacious, self-contained units with decent older-
style fixtures and decent older-style hosts. The rear patios overlook a lush green garden.
MOTEL
$$
Adrift
( 03-525 8353;
www.adrift.co.nz
;
Tukurua Rd; d $250-500; )
Adrift on a heavenly bed of
beachside bliss is what you'll be in one of these five cottages dotted within beautifully
landscaped grounds, right on the beach. Tuck into your breakfast hamper, then self-cater
in the fully equipped kitchen, dine on the sunny deck, or soak in the spa bath.
COTTAGES
$$$
Eating & Drinking
Top Shop
(9 Willow St; snacks $2-9; 6am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7.30am-6pm Sat & Sun)
A dairy, tearoom and takeaway
at the entrance to town with high-rating pies.
DAIRY
$
Fresh Choice
(13 Willow St;
SUPERMARKET
$
8am-7pm)
Stock up while you can.
Dangerous Kitchen
CAFE
$$
