Grove scenic reserve, located in Takaka, Nelson is a short walk encouraging visitors to explore Nelson beyond its amazing beaches. Find things to do from a selfie against massive rock forms and enjoy the panoramic views.
GROVE SCENIC RESERVE, TAKAKA Golden Bay short walk
The reserve is small. Yet the combination of weathered enormous limestone slabs, native Rata tree tentacles wound around the rocks stirs the sense of adventure.
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Great selfie spot from the panoramic viewing platform. Extending from the rock face at the end of the track, the viewing platform takes in the sights of the open plains and beaches in the lower Takaka Valley.
This is a great walk for families as it is imaginative yet easy to walk. The narrow clefts in the towering slabs opens out to a lookout with its sweeping view of Golden Bay and the ocean beyond. This is a Department of Conservation managed reserve; no dogs allowed.
Duration: 40 minutes return
Grade: easy
GROVE SCENIC RESERVE, TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY LOCATION
The Grove Scenic Reserve is about 8 km east of Takaka. At Clifton, turn off Abel Tasman Drive into Clifton Road, then into Rocklands Road. There is a small car park and picnic area about 1 km from Clifton.
WHAT TO DO NEARBY GROVE SCENIC RESERVE, TAKAKA, GOLDEN BAY?
- Explore the longest sandspit in New Zealand, Farewell Spit.
- Discover a remote beach, the arches and dunes of Wharariki beach. Check the tides and think about the best time for your selfie at Split Apple Rock.
- Catch a water taxi and spend a day or two enjoying the scenic charms of Abel Tasman National Park. Nearby is heritage Collingwood with its intriguing tales of gold miners.
The Grove Scenic Reserve features as one of the Top Ten Walks in Nelson.
TAKAKA TO COLLINGWOOD ROUTE MAP
Takaka to Collingwood is approximately 30 minutes (22 km) on state highway 60.
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