Farewell Spit Nature Experiences

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Related Site Links

Here's a bunch of websites that we hope you'll enjoy exploring.

Contents

  1. Recommended Sites
  2. New Zealand Tourism
  3. New Zealand Search Engines & Directories
  4. Birding in New Zealand
  5. Lighthouses
  6. Maps
  7. Golden Bay Accommodation
  8. Misc

  • Recommended Sites

    These companies offer services in the North-West Nelson region that compliment our tours. They all aim to deliver a high quality experience that really shows off the best of the region.

    • Kaiteriteri Kayak Abel Tasman

      Kaiteriteri Kayak Abel Tasman

      Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's most popular sea kayaking destination. Over 50 kilometers of coastline offers dozens of golden sand beaches to visit, while the many coves and lagoons provide plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Sea kayaking here also opens up a world of sea and bird life encounters with animals such as penguins, seals and dolphins. So all in all, you've got to say, it's really not a bad spot!

    • Kahurangi Guided Walks

      Kahurangi Guided Walks provides a quality guided tramping or trekking experience for those who really want to enjoy New Zealand's great walks. Be inspired, educated and awestruck when you trek with us. Abel Tasman Coastal Track, the Heaphy Track, Golden Bay treks and many other great walks are available.

    • Awaroa Lodge and Café

      Discerning travellers from all over the world appreciate the distinctive architecture and relaxed ambience of Awaroa Lodge. Discover a perfect balance of natural comfort and contemporary style, laidback hospitality and creative and organic cuisine. At the quiet northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa Lodge is the perfect vantage point to explore the famous Abel Tasman Coastal Track - the most beautiful of all New Zealand's 'Great Walks'.

    • Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

      Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi boat cruising the beach

      Providing a water taxi experience with the scenic diversity of one of New Zealand's most exotic stretches of coastline. Our aqua taxis travel all year round en route to the glistening beaches of the Abel Tasman and the splendid Awaroa Lodge and Café. We drop off and pick up hikers at any bay, offering close views of the coastline, lagoons and marine life. Charters and free off-street parking are available.

    • Abel Tasman Air

      You'll get the best experience the Nelson region has to offer! Abel Tasman Air offer you dazzling service and unforgettable experiences. If you want a unique day out, practical transport to the Abel Tasman or Heaphy Track or want to learn to fly then you need to get in touch with us today.

    • Tasman Helicopter flight over the Kahurangi National Park

      Tasman Helicopters

      Indulge Nelson, New Zealand. Heli incredible locations in the worlds finest helicopter!

    • Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

      Sailing tours, scenic cruises, day trips, kayaking, yacht charters, national park walks, sightseeing tours and many more fun Abel Tasman activities.

    • Spectacular high country tours

      Molesworth Farm Park Tours

      The opportunity to tour this New Zealand Icon is not to be missed. 182,000 Hectares (500,000 Acres) of spectacular high country that has seen success and failure. Molesworth is a place of extremes in altitude, temperature, weather, animals and people. Visit century old cob homesteads, historic sites and live the history that made this high country farm famous world wide.

  • New Zealand Tourism

    No doubt you've already found that New Zealand has plenty of attractions to get involved with, accommodation to relax at and beautiful places to visit. If you're still looking for more, then these sites will help you out.

    • Rankers.co.nz

      New Zealand Travel reviews and ratings.

    • NewZealand.com

      Official site for New Zealand Travel and business.

    • New Zealand Tourism Online

      Comprehensive NZ travel, accommodation, attractions, tours, transport, vacation and visitor information.

    • NZescape.com

      New Zealand Accommodation including tourism attractions & activities.

    • Travelhops

      Travel search engine and travel directory.

    • @ Ease Holidays

      If you’re looking for a relaxing break in an unspoilt landscape, with an abundance of original art and nature-based activities at your disposal… you are in the right place. @ Ease Holidays can help you organize the perfect holiday or short break in the Tasman and Golden Bay areas of New Zealand.

  • New Zealand Search Engines & Directories

    Searching the New Zealand webspace calls for these targeted search tools.

    • Google New Zealand

      Google search sites in New Zealand domains.

    • NZS.com

      The definitive map of New Zealand web space.

    • SearchNZ Search Engine

      A fault-tolerant ("fuzzy") search engine, restricted to New Zealand cyberspace.

    • NZSearch Web Directory

      A web directory containing some of the best sites New Zealand has to offer. Unlike a search engine a web directory is easy to browse and only returns one result per website.

  • Birding in New Zealand

    Birders are a breed apart. These hand plucked sites are what you need if you're looking to join the flock.

    • Ornithological Society of New Zealand

      The aims of the Society are to foster the study, knowledge, and enjoyment of birds in New Zealand.

    • New Zealand Birds

      Award winning website offering information, resources and a store relating to New Zealand birds.

    • Birding-NZ Newsgroup

      This newsgroup is for the distribution of information regarding birding and birds in New Zealand. Its primary purpose is to enable birders to immediately broadcast rare/unusual bird sightings to other interested birders. However, relevant information on birding, birding events, birding locations,and birds in New Zealand is also a function of the group.

    • Wrybill Birding Tours

      Started out as a couple of birding mates, deciding that there was a gaping hole within guided birding trips in New Zealand. What was needed were a couple of BIRDERS, that were really keen, knew their New Zealand birds and birding sites inside out, and were based in New Zealand, with access to up to date information on the New Zealand birding scene. Sure we know our natural history as well, but we are BIRDERS, the name says it all!

    • birdingpal.org

      New Zealand birding contacts and birdwatching information.

    • McPherson Natural History Unit Sound Archives

      New Zealand bird sounds. This is an online archive of bird calls from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

    • Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand

      The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest national conservation organisation. The Society's mission is to preserve and protect the native plants and animals and natural features of New Zealand.

    • Forest & Bird: Where to see birds in New Zealand

      Location guide to the best birding locations around New Zealand with the intention of assisting people wishing to make the most of their New Zealand birding holiday.

  • Lighthouses

    With a tour that takes in two lighthouses we get enthusiasts from around the world visiting North-West Golden Bay.

    • Maritime New Zealand

      Maritime New Zealand owns and maintains lighthouses and beacons in New Zealand. View maps, lighthouse profiles, history, FAQs and infor about lighthouse keepers.

    • Russ Rowlett's Lighthouse Directory

      Excellent list of lighthouses with detailed descriptions.

    • Farewell Spit Lighthouse Info

      Detailed site includes modern and historic photos, information and specifications.

    • New Zealand Lighthouses

      Alphabetical listing and some photos of New Zealand lighthouses showing position, reference number and various other statistics. Includes information on Farewell Spit and Pillar Point lighthouses.

    • Stamps Showing New Zealand Lighthouses

      This page shows a selection of lighthouses on postage stamps and related philatelic items. Followed by some Cinderellas, local posts, postmarks and other lighthouse theme items.

    • Grant and Tracey's Lighthouse Page

      A list of New Zealand's lighthouses along with photos of a few of them.

  • Maps

    These maps, both static and interactive, will help you find your way to the Natural Wonders of the North-West.

  • Golden Bay Accommodation

    Golden Bay has great places to stay.

    • Kiwiana backpackers

      Kiwiana backpackers hostel is 5 minutes walk to Takaka's town center. A tidy, warm backpackers with a brilliant atmosphere located in the 'heart of the parks', Golden Bay.

  • Misc

    Not everything fits into a nice wee box!

    • The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

      The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

    • NZ Ecological Society

      The New Zealand Ecological Society was formed in 1951 to promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all its aspects.  Through its activities, the society attempts to encourage ecological research, increase awareness and understanding of ecological principles, promote sound ecological planning and management of the natural and human environment and promote high standards both within the profession of ecology by those practicing it, and by those bodies employing ecologists.

    • WWII Puponga Coastal Radar Unit

      A wartime memory from one who served at Radar Unit 10 at Puponga, Farewell Spit during World War II.

    • Fantastic World - Golden Bay

      Ganz im Norden der Südinsel liegt Golden Bay. Hier gibt es Farewell Spit, eine über 20 km lange, schmale Sandhalbinsel und den wunderbaren Wharariki-Strand.