Taupo Pa

It was from a Pã based here that some wakas set out to greet Abel Tasman when he sailed into the bay in 1642. Unfortunately their haka was too intimidating for our European forefathers and the sailors fired their muskets at the warriors in the waka killing four of them. That was Abel Tasman's only contact with Maori and it predated Captain Cook arriving by over 100 years.

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Heaps of parking available and shuttles available for Takaka, Motueka, Richmond and Nelson

25 km

34 minutes

No

No

Moderate.

Check the tide before you travel to the start, as this route needs to be done on an out going tide or at low tide.

Patchy.

Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

All water will need to be carried as none is available on the route.

Check the tide before you travel to the start, as this route needs to be done on an out going tide or at low tide.

Be aware of seals and their pups, and also during the spring nesting birds such as oystercatchers.

As you are traveling over rocky sections your footing needs to be sure.

The Wholemeal Cafe
60 Commercial Street, Takaka 7110, Golden Bay
http://www.wholemealcafe.co.nz/
Great coffee & juices and delicious wholesome food. I recommend the Detox Juice (apple, ginger, beetroot and carrot) and their burger with great patties made on site.