{"id":674,"date":"2015-12-16T16:14:11","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T00:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fmsreliability.com\/adventures\/?p=674"},"modified":"2016-07-05T15:53:53","modified_gmt":"2016-07-05T22:53:53","slug":"golden-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fmsreliability.com\/adventures\/2015\/12\/16\/golden-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-vNDz8mR\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-vNDz8mR\/0\/M\/2015-New-Zealand-60-M.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset view from the Malibu House\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset view from the Malibu House<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 16<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Domestic flights in New Zealand only require a 30-minute checkin. \u00a0Arriving at the airport over an hour before takeoff, we found ourselves the only ones there! \u00a0There are no security scanners, just check in your luggage and wait in the lounge. \u00a0We even could have made the 20-minute connection in Auckland. \u00a0We opted for a later flight, and in the end, it worked out because Fred&#8217;s lost Global Entry Card was returned to him while we waited.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">When we arrived in Nelson, as we waited for our luggage, I checked my notes to see how we were to collect the car. \u00a0We had passed the rep with our name on a sign and she stood right behind us! \u00a0So, that was the good part. \u00a0The not-so-good part was our car was old, with dents and scratches on every panel. \u00a0The sound system was a cassette player (so much for bringing our own CDs!). \u00a0Our ferry tickets were not booked, as stated on my confirmation. \u00a0We got the ferry situation sorted, but were stuck with an embarrassingly old car.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-mn68p6h\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-mn68p6h\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-55-S.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal waters of Riwaka Resurgence\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal waters of Riwaka Resurgence<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We headed towards Golden Bay and our first stop was at Woolaston Estate Wines. \u00a0The wines were good and the tasting room had a modern art gallery aesthetic. \u00a0They wouldn&#8217;t allow us to eat our picnic lunch on the grounds because they said it &#8220;upset the chef&#8221;. \u00a0So we ate lunch in the car and headed off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We explored Riwaka Resurgence before going over the hill to Takaka. \u00a0This is a fresh spring that bubbles up through a hole in the ground. \u00a0The water is crystal clear and the walk was nice.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-gW2BxQm\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-gW2BxQm\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-56-S.jpg\" alt=\"View from Hawkes Lookout\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Hawkes Lookout<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When we drove over Takaka Hill, we stopped at Hawkes Lookout. The DOC has outdone themselves with the elevated wooden walkways to the platform. It was a fantastic view of the very valley we had just driven out of \u2013 we could recognize the parking area for the Resurgence. It also offers panoramic views of Riwaka, Motueka, and across Tasman Bay to Nelson and the Richmond Ranges.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-SGLVPNR\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-SGLVPNR\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-58-S.jpg\" alt=\"In the kitchen of the Malibu House\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the kitchen of the Malibu House<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our next two nights were at, what I call, the Malibu House. There\u2019s a story about this, of course. \u00a0In short, we booked a tiny cottage for two nights, but they were asked to rent out the place for the entire summer. \u00a0We got bumped and upgraded to a 3 bedroom house on a hill with a view! \u00a0The kitchen was gorgeous, but seemed to be outfitted from stops at flea markets. \u00a0We managed fine and the house\u00a0was well located,\u00a0our home for the next two nights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 17<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WsBXCct\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WsBXCct\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-63-S.jpg\" alt=\"Wainui Falls\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wainui Falls<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6G4DD3W\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6G4DD3W\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-62-S.jpg\" alt=\"Crossing the swingbridge on Wainui Falls Track\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crossing the swingbridge on Wainui Falls Track<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We packed a lot in today. First we drove to Wainui Falls. Even if you aren\u2019t up to walking to the falls, the drive is very worthwhile. The rock formations along the road and the ocean views are stunning. There\u2019s even a cool stone tunnel you drive through.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6RPwc23\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6RPwc23\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-65-S.jpg\" alt=\"Labyrinth Rocks\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Labyrinth Rocks<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the carpark for the falls, there was a sign that stated that there were 4 major slips along the track and to bring sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure! It was a very nice walk, not too much hassle traversing the \u201cslips\u201d, a very swingy swingbridge to cross, and\u00a0a thundering waterfall at the end.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-85vkM4w\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-85vkM4w\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-64-S.jpg\" alt=\"Walking a corridor in Labyrinth Rocks\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking a corridor in Labyrinth Rocks<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next we stopped at Labyrinth Rocks. It\u2019s kind of obscure and little known. I had asked about it on the forum and only one person responded and said the last time they visited, it didn\u2019t even warrant an entry in their blog. I quite liked the place and wish we could have spent more time there. There was a geocache about halfway in and we had fun looking for it in the maze of rocks. What we saw was well kept.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-LSJqJ9W\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-LSJqJ9W\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-68-S.jpg\" alt=\"Paynes Ford\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paynes Ford<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My only criticism of the place is the toys they place all around. The explanation is that it&#8217;s to keep the kids entertained. These are small 3-4&#8243; toys, various animals or cartoon characters. It was cute when we saw Shrek on a ledge as we walked in. But then the toys were everywhere and to me, it took away from the natural beauty of the geology and kind of made the place &#8220;cheesy&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-L6XrK7W\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-L6XrK7W\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty water garden setting at Paynes Ford\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pretty water garden setting at Paynes Ford<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-CG3tQw5\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-CG3tQw5\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-70-S.jpg\" alt=\"Rosy Glow Chocolates\" width=\"400\" height=\"228\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rosy Glow Chocolates<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next was Paynes Ford. Scott Cook had mentioned it in the most recent NZ Frenzy edition and I knew it was a place for rock climbing. We walked along the 4&#215;4 road, seeing several small trails offshoot to our left, recognizing that they were climber\u2019s trails.\u00a0\u00a0 A geocache urged us on another half mile to a wooden walkway across a pond. It looked like a well-designed water garden, designed by Mother Nature that is.\u00a0\u00a0Maybe it was the time of year, but it was very colorful. I was glad we went this far. I referred to my notes to see what Scott Cook thought worthwhile and he focused on the \u201cswimming hole\u201d not far from the carpark. It had a bit too much algae for my sensibilities. Plus there was a florescent green slackline that Fred had to explain to me was for balance training. I thought it caused blight on the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>So far, we had been the only people on the tracks, except for about 3 climbers in Paynes Ford. On to a more touristy stop: Pupu Springs. The carpark definitely showed us we wouldn\u2019t be the only ones there. \u00a0The track is about a 20-minute loop on either well-graveled or wooden walkways. The pond itself is very clear and you felt like you were looking into a giant aquarium with beautiful hues of green and turquoise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-KSqDRDF\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-KSqDRDF\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-71-S.jpg\" alt=\"Sheep in pasture along track to Wharariki Beach\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheep in pasture along track to Wharariki Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We continued on to Collingwood, where we drove\u00a0on a residential street skirting the bay\u00a0to Rosy Glow Chocolates. \u00a0It was housed on the side of a pink Victorian home and the shopkeeper was dressed in Victorian clothing. \u00a0It was an interesting stop &#8211; not what we expected of a chocolate shop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-f77DMkM\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-f77DMkM\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-75-S.jpg\" alt=\"Wharariki Beach arches\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wharariki Beach arches<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We finally reached our destination of Wharariki Beach at prime time for low-tide beach exploring. \u00a0We noticed everyone from the carpark followed the sign for the 20-minute walk directly to the beach. \u00a0We opted to make a loop walk, by taking the inland route southbound. \u00a0We\u00a0got a little confused when traversing the pastures to the beach. It was hard to know if we were following trails made by the lambs or if we were on trails we were meant to be on. Finally we saw a sign indicating a route through the bush to Wharariki Beach.<\/p>\n<p>When we emerged on the beach, we could see the Archway Islands at their best angle. Rock islands, which I\u2019m sure are surrounded by water at high tide, could be walked right up to. They were immense! We had a lot of fun exploring the caves and archways as we made our way back up the coast. Horseback riders were also on the beach and made for pretty pictures. As we walked, more archways and tunnels were revealed. \u00a0We seemed to have the south end of the beach (almost) to ourselves. \u00a0The north end was full of people &#8211; all missing the better scenery at the other end!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-4t48896\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-4t48896\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-72-S.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning Wharariki Beach Coast\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stunning Wharariki Beach Coast<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Just minutes up the road was Cape Farewell. \u00a0You can drive to a parking area and only have to walk 5 minutes to see the ocean views. \u00a0Further south, you can wander up the hill. \u00a0No tracks here, only poles to guide you. The view was there was even better and we could hear the seal colony at the next cove, but not see them.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-FF8mzfn\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-FF8mzfn\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-77-S.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Farewell Coastal View\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape Farewell Coastal View<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-dqMwx36\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-dqMwx36\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-76-S.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Farewell cove\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape Farewell cove<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Our first priority today\u00a0was a visit to Rawhiti Caves! This was a \u201cdo over\u201d from our trip two years earlier. That time, we experienced a flash flood in the creekbed at the beginning of the track and had to turn back. \u00a0 Today\u00a0was a beautiful sunny day and we had no problem finding the place, obviously. \u00a0The hike has\u00a0you traverse the DRY creekbed and follow the course of it for about half an hour. \u00a0It\u2019s fairly easy walking. Then the track turns to the right and you make your way up a steep hill. It was steep with\u00a0lots of rocks and tree roots.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-2QTZpLK\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-2QTZpLK\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-78-S.jpg\" alt=\"Rawhiti Cave\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rawhiti Cave<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Once at the cave though \u2013 WOW! It was like being in the jaws of a giant, fossilized shark with thousands of teeth! I\u2019ve never seen stalactites like this or so many. It\u2019s a combination of mineral deposits, tree roots, and moss that influences their growth. There\u2019s a set of stairs that the DOC has built so you can really get a good vantage point to see it all without trampling stalagmites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0I\u2019m glad we had a second chance to see it!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-8dkdKr4\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-8dkdKr4\/0\/L\/2015-New-Zealand-80-L.jpg\" alt=\"Many stagmites at Rawhiti Cave\" width=\"800\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many stagmites at Rawhiti Cave<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Jptpbn4\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Jptpbn4\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-85-S.jpg\" alt=\"Jagged rocks to crawl over at Harwood Hole Gorge Overlook\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jagged rocks to crawl over at Harwood Hole Gorge Overlook<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We headed back to our car and drove over Takaka Hill. Fred trusted me to prop the Go-Pro camera out the window. At the top of the hill, we went down 11k on Caanon Road to the Harwood Hole carpark. The road is narrow and rough. The middle section hugs the hillside and has no room for passing. I was so glad we only encountered two other vehicles coming and going and they were on bits of road where we could pass one another. I was very surprised at the dozen or so vehicles at the road-end carpark.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-jQHjQ5G\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-jQHjQ5G\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-84-S.jpg\" alt=\"View from Gorge Overlook \" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Gorge Overlook<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The hike is dead flat for half an hour through thick forest. Then there are sections of large boulders to maneuver before getting to the junction for the \u201chole\u201d or the &#8220;overlook&#8221;. I\u2019d been advised that you can\u2019t get close enough to look down the hole and the overlook is more worthwhile. It is quite a scramble over huge rocks. \u00a0They were quite jagged and had deep crevices between them. \u00a0You didn&#8217;t want to stand up and walk because there were no flat surfaces and you would probably break your leg if it went into a crevice. \u00a0 Once at the ledge\u00a0you had\u00a0an incredible view with a huge drop-off below you.<\/p>\n<p>Once we got to the other side of Takaka Hill, we drove into the more gentle\u00a0hills to\u00a0Neudorf winery.\u00a0We had been there before in 2012 and quite liked their wines. They do not have a restaurant but do have a beautiful outdoor picnic area where they invited us to\u00a0stay awhile and eat our picnic lunch.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Gg9qbTc\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Gg9qbTc\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-87-S.jpg\" alt=\"Ferry arriving at Picton\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferry arriving at Picton<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We drove Queen Charlotte Drive between Havelock and Picton. I think we would have appreciated it better had it not been at the end of a 4-hour drive. There were a couple of pullouts to take in the view. \u00a0We\u00a0stopped\u00a0at a lookout where we could see Shakespeare Bay and the log ships loading on one side, and the Cook Straight Ferry coming in on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Greg at Fernview B&amp;B, welcomed us and was very accommodating with regards to keeping our refrigerator\/freezer goods. 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