Below is a selection of transport, accommodation, food and activities available on Takaka Hill, New Zealand.
Transport options for Takaka Hill
Takaka Hill separates Golden Bay from Tasman Bay. The road from Motueka to Takaka goes over the hill. A large public carpark near the summit is the access point for mountain walks, via ferrata climbing and mountain biking. Guided via ferrata tours with Takaka Hill Adventures depart from Motueka. The following transport providers connect Motueka and Takaka Hill to Nelson.
Tapu Bay Shuttle is a flexible transport service that can do Nelson airport pick-ups, and connect to Motueka, Kaiteretere, and Marahau. www.shuttle.tapubay.nz
Accommodation options for Takaka Hill
There are accommodation options on Takaka Hill and in the nearby towns of Takaka and Motueka. Here are some great options our climbers have stayed at.
Nautilus Lodge Motel. Located in Motueka. Takaka Hill Adventures offers a door to door service from Nautilus Lodge. www.nautiluslodge.co.nz
Kairuru Farm Stay is a working hill country sheep and cattle farm situated on Takaka Hill offering two modern fully equipped two bedroom cottages. Takaka Hill Adventures offers a door to door pickup service from here. www.kairurufarmstay.co.nz
Hidden Valley Farm located high on Takaka Hill is an animal sanctuary that also offers farmstay cabins and camping. Takaka Hill Adventures offers a door to door pickup service from here. www.hiddenvalleyfarm.co.nz
Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park offers powered camping sites and motel rooms. Takaka Hill Adventures offers a door to door pickup service from there. www.motuekatop10.co.nz
Food options on Takaka Hill
Woolshed craft and cafe. A traditional woolshed converted into a coffee and craft shop, offers a truly unique experience. Typically open weekends only in Summer. www.woolshedcanaan.co.nz
Activities on Takaka Hill
The Takaka Hill via ferrata is one of the top adventure activities in the South Island of New Zealand. Takaka Hill Adventures offers daily guided tours. www.takakahilladventures.nz
The Ngarua Cave is an easily accessible show cave featuring the bones of extinct animals. Guided tours run on the hour. www.ngaruacaves.co.nz
Mountain biking. There are several mountain bike trails on Takaka Hill, notably the Rameka trail and the Pikikirunga trail. https://www.goldenbaymtb.club/rides
