Sights in Marlborough & Nelson
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South Street Workers' Cottages
Just west of the Christ Church Cathedral, South Street contains a row of improbably quaint workers’ cottages, built between 1863 and 1867: those in the know say it’s the oldest fully intact street in NZ. Some cottages are available as accommodation.
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Ligar Bay
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Rawhiti Cave
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Te Waikoropupu Springs
‘Pupu Springs' are the largest freshwater springs in Australasia and reputedly the clearest in the world. About 14,000 litres of water per second surges from underground vents dotted around the reserve, including one with ‘dancing sands’ propelled upwards by gushing water. The water looks enticing, but swimming or even touching the water is a no-no. From Takaka, head 4km northwest on SH60, turn inland at Waitapu Bridge and keep going for 3km.
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Lookout
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Lookout
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Lookout
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Edwin Fox Ship
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Lookout
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Wilderness Guides
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Cleopatra's Pool
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Medlands Beach
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Observation Beach
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Onetahuti Beach
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Motuara Island
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Fibre Spectrum
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Grove Scenic Reserve
Around 10 minutes' drive from Takaka, a signpost at Clifton Rd points you to this worthwhile stop, where a 10-minute walk leads through a crazy limestone maze punctuated by gnarled old Rata trees. The lookout point is quite something. If you dig this, look out for the signpost to Labyrinth Rocks Park closer to Takaka.
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Point Kean Seal Colony
At the end of the peninsula seals laze around in the grass and on the rocks, lapping up all the attention. Give them a wide berth (10m), and never get between them and the sea – they will attack if they feel cornered and can move surprisingly fast.
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Rawhiti Cave
The ultimate in geological eye-candy around these parts are the phytokarst features of Rawhiti Cave. Get there from Motupipi, by driving along Packard Rd for 2.5km. Walk from the farm gates, then clamber along the river bed and up a zigzag track to the right. The rugged two-hour-return walk (steep in places; dangerous in the wet) may well leave you speechless (although we managed 'monster', 'fangs', and even 'Sarlacc').
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Flamedaisy Glass Design
Boutique glass-blowing studio.
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Höglund Art Glass Gallery
Original, hand-blown glass, inside the Rutherford Hotel.
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Rutherford Gallery
Contemporary paintings by local and national brush-strokers.
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South Street Gallery
An extensive collection of kooky, classy and colourful pottery.
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Refinery Artspace
Frequently changing local exhibitions, retail art and workshops.
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Motueka District Museum
An interesting collection of regional artefacts, housed in a dear old school building; cafe on site.
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