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Your Hosts
Ann and Alan Blackie look forward to providing you with accommodation, assisting with travel bookings and suggestions of walks and local attractions.
Ann has had a career in the nursing profession in Christchurch in nursing education, nursing management and latterly as a District Nurse. Alan managed his own business as a motor vehicle repairer, served on the National Board of the Motor Trade Association and completed three terms as a Waimakariri District Councillor. They now have the time to look after you, their guests.

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Location

Collingwood

Collingwood is a small historic town in Golden Bay, rich in local history and tales from the gold-mining era. The name Collingwood derived from Lord Nelson's first lieutenant, later Admiral Lord Collingwood. There is a fascinating Heritage Walk that takes in the history of Collingwood by following panels placed strategically around the township. Start your walk at Panel 1 Elizabeth Street.

Time should also be allowed to visit local attractions, such as the Te Anaroa Caves, Devil's Boots, Aorere Goldfields, Farewell Spit, Wharariki Beach, Westhaven Inlet, Kaihoka Lakes, Puponga Farm Park, historic Bainham Store and the remains of the Salisbury swingbridge over the spectacular gorge of the Aorere River.

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Golden Bay

A year-round holiday destination...

Golden Bay is positioned at the northern tip of South Island, New Zealand, and is popular with visitors who enjoy the outdoors. Deserted beaches and tracks, and clear crisp days make early spring and autumn great seasons for exploring the many 'ins and outs' of 'The Bay'.

Golden Bay enjoys a temperate climate and winters are mild, with the sea often as flat as a mirror against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The region is also renowned for high-energy creative and cultural events during the warm to hot summer months.

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Distances

The Collingwood Park Motel is close to the Heaphy Track for tramping and mountain biking and we can arrange transport to the start of the track for you. Nearby, you will also find Farewell Spit, the renowned Wharariki Beach (left) and many bush and beach walks.

The Naked Possum is a café situated at the beginning of the beautiful Kaituna Walkway and is a 20 minute drive away.

There is a tavern serving excellent fish and other meals and a café serving takeaways and coffee all a very short walk from the motel.

The world renowned Mussel Inn with a micro brewery and excellent meals is a 15 minute drive away. Golden Bay is a haven for art lovers with artists, potters, silversmiths and jewellers all within a short distance.

The Nelson Airport is two hours away with rental cars available there. There is a small air service into Takaka Airport from Wellington. There is a mini coach service from Nelson and from Takaka. We are centrally located with Picton approximately four hours to the east, Westport approximately four hours to the West and the Nelson Lakes approximately two and a half hours to the south.