Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
While you might not realise it from the high street, Motueka is just a stone's throw
from the sea. Eyeball the waters (with birds and saltwater baths) along the
estuary walk-
way
. Ask a local for directions or obtain a town map from the i-SITE.
To get a handle on the town, visit the i-SITE and collect the
Motueka Art Walk
pamph-
let, detailing sculpture, murals and occasional peculiarities around town.
Motueka District Museum
MUSEUM
(140 High St; admission by donation; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri Dec-Mar, 10am-3pm Tue-Fri Apr-Nov)
An interesting collection of regional artefacts, housed in a dear old school building.
Hop Federation
BREWERY
( 03-528 0486;
www.hopfederation.co.nz
;
483 Main Rd, Riwaka)
Pop in for tastings and take-
aways (fill a flagon), or phone ahead to arrange a tour, at this teeny-weeny but terrific
craft brewery 5km from Mot. Our pick of the ales is the hoppy, sessionable pale ale, ideal
for a summer's day.
Skydive Abel Tasman
SKYDIVING
( 03-528 4091, 0800 422 899;
www.skydive.co.nz
;
Motueka Aerodrome, College St; jumps
13,000/16,500ft $299/399)
Move over Taupo: we've jumped both and think Mot takes the
cake (presumably so do the many sports jumpers who favour this drop zone, some of
whom you may see rocketing in). DVDs and photos cost extra, but pick-up/drop-off from
Motueka and Nelson are free.
Tasman Sky Adventures
SCENIC FLIGHTS
( 027 229 9693, 0800 114 386;
www.skyadventures.co.nz
; Motueka Aerodrome, 60 College St;
30min flight $205)
A rare opportunity to fly in a microlight. Keep your eyes open and blow
your mind on a scenic flight above Abel Tasman National Park. Wow. And there's tan-
dem hang gliding for the brave (15/30 minutes, 2500/5280ft $195/275).
U-fly Extreme
AEROBATICS
( 03-528 8290, 0800 360 180;
www.uflyextreme.co.nz
; Motueka Aerodrome, College St; 15/
20min $345/445)
You handle the controls in an open-cockpit Pitts Special stunt biplane.
No experience necessary, just a stomach for loop the loops and barrel rolls. Roger wilco!
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