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Golden Bay – Apr 20

Blasdale Home Posted on April 20, 2018 by SteveJune 19, 2018

Abel Tasman monument

Today we drove to Golden Bay in Peter’s Mini. Nic stayed behind because she was working and our visit was only for the night. The drive is along the only road to Golden Bay up, over a mountain and down the other side. This road had been badly damaged during a cyclone with parts of it washed away. There were long sections of one-way where we had to wait for our turn. Traffic controls were being installed, and they seemed to be concreted in, so looks like they will be there for the long term.

At Peter’s bach, the removal lorry soon arrived, and furniture was quickly unloaded. Beds were erected so there was somewhere to sleep for the night. Heating /cooling was also tested. Peter’s bach is in easy walking of several restaurants and bars.

We drove along the coast to The Abel Tasmin park and parked at Tata beach. This is also a DOC camping site and looks well worth staying at if we were here again. The beach is a huge long sandy beach coloured Golden. Going back we took a look at the Abel Tasmin monument which is due to be upgraded with commemoration to the Maori side added to it.

We then drove into Takaka for a meal at the Roots bar. Several ales on tap and a great menu to choose from. No band was playing tonight, but you could see they often had people playing there. Takaka appeared lively, and a shop selling vinyl and other items appeared to be a meeting place for many.

Drive over the Takaka Hill
Drive over the Takaka Hill
Drive over the Takaka Hill
Drive over the Takaka Hill
Tata beach in the Abel Tasmin
Tata beach in the Abel Tasmin
Tata beach in the Abel Tasmin
Tata beach in the Abel Tasman
Tata beach in the Abel Tasman
Tata beach in the Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman monument
Abel Tasman monument
Abel Tasman monument
Rain clouds from Abel Tasman monument
Abel Tasman monument
Rain clouds from Abel Tasman monument
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Roots Bar in Takaka
Roots Bar in Takaka
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