Introducing Collingwood
Far-flung Collingwood is the last town in this part of the country, and has a real end-of-the-line, frontier vibe. It’s busy in summer, though for most people it’s simply a launch pad for the Heaphy Track or trips to Farewell Spit.
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The Collingwood Museum (03-524 8131; Tasman St; admission by donation; 10am-4pm) fills a tiny, unstaffed corridor with a quirky collection of saddlery, Maori artefacts, moa bones, shells and old cameras, typewriters and telephony.
No Collingwood visit would be complete without dipping into Rosy Glow Chocolate House (03-524 8348; 54 Beach Rd; chocolates $3-5; 10am-5pm Sat-Thu). Chocoholics will go nuts for handmade chocolates produced with loving attention.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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RE: Takaka, Collingwood or Pohara??
by sneaker_fish 14 December 2008
Worst fish and chips I have ever eaten was in Takaka. Hope that helps! :)
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Takaka, Collingwood or Pohara??
by carafa 12 December 2008
I'll have already completed a kayaking trip from Marahau and been to Kaiteri and done a bit of Abel Tasman. I then have about 2 nights…
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RE: PLace to spend a week
by ianw6705 07 August 2008
Or take that idea a bit further and head out to Golden Bay (northwest of Abel Tasman NP) - Takaka or Collingwood.
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