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Kahurangi OutpostNew Accommodation in Golden Bay for family or outdoor groups and clubs or craft societies. |
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Activities (in no particular order)Surf - not for the inexperienced. Quite a few surfers gather further south at the Anatori River. Swim - in the pool, which we have converted to salt-water (at your own risk), or the Patarau River mouth lagoon, or in rock pools on the coast. Swimming in the open sea is NOT advised, the coastal rip is very dangerous. Walk and/or tramp - there are many walks and tramps in the area. Do not overlook those in the Mangarakau Swamp Reserve. A pamphlet is on the pin-board. For others see our link Walks and Tramps Photograph - there are many wonderful sights to record; birds, scenes, botanical specimens, people, seascapes etc. Picnic - There are many scenic sites, apart from the seaside, where great picnics can be had. As you drive/walk/wander keep an eye out. Bird watching - we have seen tuis, bellbirds, riflemen, bitterns, fantails, NZ Falcons... as well as ducks, geese, seabirds etc and at night we have heard Moreporks and Bitterns (in season). Photograph these and send us a copy, we will add it to the wall with your name or to our website if it is a digital one. Caving - The limestone cliffs abound in caves and holes (tomos). Some are on private land and require landowner's permission, If you are inexperienced then contact a caving club - they come here regularly and will sometimes allow novices. Tennis - the court is old and a little uneven, so you need to watch the ball! At your own risk. Silver Pine Gallery (in season or by arrangement) displays wood carvings. Eat: The Nugget Cafe (in season or by arrangement) makes a delicious latte and has great tucker. They will do evening meals by arrangement (03 5248 051). Click on this link for more details. Windsurf - again, not for the inexperienced. The next stop could be Australia! Fish - whitebaiting in season, surfcasting, there are trout in the Patarau and eels in most rivers and Lake Otuhie. Westhaven Inlet from the Wairoa River is a Marine Reserve. As you head out you can fish the coast and either side of Muddy Creek, and the seaward side of the Wairoa, Banjo Creek etc but not the coast side. From the far side of Knuckle Hill fishing is not allowed either side of the road with one exception, you can fish from the Mangarakau Wharf. See pamphlets pinned on the wall. Dive - for crayfish, paua, butterfish. Care is needed, this is a wild coast. Canoe or Kayak - options include much of Westhaven Inlet and Big River further south if you have 4WD and trailer. Lake Otuhie is very scenic and interesting, about 10 km south of Kahurangi Outpost. 4WD - to Kahurangi Lighthouse. Many 4WD clubs have made this trip. Not for the novice, there is some quicksand and some of the river crossings are tricky and can be very expensive!!! There are several other interesting possibilities for clubs and larger groups if under the control of locals. Email us for details if interested.
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Central Otago's 4WD trip. Mountain Bike - A few have mountain biked some or all of the Knuckle Hill walk. Ask about the Viaduct Track. The coast is hard work amongst the sand but very scenic. Horse Treks - See www.horsetreksnz.com for data on Cape Farewell Horse Treks. They organise a 41/2 day horse trek to Kahurangi Lighthouse. For data on Kahurangi Lighthouse see http://www.lighthouses.net.au/nz_lights/kahurangi.htm For official data on Kahurangi national Park see http://www.doc.govt.nz/Explore/001~National-Parks/Kahurangi-National-Park/index.asp Kahurangi Outpost |