Independently owned and operated
YHA Golden Bay, Annie's Nirvana Lodge
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Hostel Details & Location
Host: Allan & Miyuki McGarvey
Check in: 2:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am
Contact: +64 3 525 8766 Email this hostel
Reception: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Location: 25 Motupipi Street,
Takaka
In Takaka township
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How to get here
We’re located on Motupipi St, 200m from the corner of Motupipi St and Takaka Valley Hwy. Free on-site parking is available; there is also a carpark directly behind the hostel.
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YHA Golden Bay is a small, homely hostel set in a beautiful garden in easy walking distance of Takaka's main street restaurants and stores. The easy-going vibe of this backpackers will have you relaxing in no time; enjoy the board games and books in our lounge or spend time in our charming, vibrant outdoor dining area.
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Please note: Updated December 8 2019 There are significant travel disruptions in the South Island at present due to flooding and road closures. This is likely to persist for the next few days. We recommend you monitor traffic updates via: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic before making your booking.
activities
Some of our top picks for Golden Bay:
- Walk or kayak the Abel Tasman Track, a half hour's drive to Wainui Bay from YHA Golden Bay in Takaka
- Visit Te Waikoropupu (Pupu) Springs – the amazing freshwater clarity has to be seen to be believed
- Check out the great nearby beaches, especially Pohara and Wharariki with its sea caves, horse treks and wild seals
- Tour out onto Farewell Spit, or go caving on Takaka Hill
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