Totaranui Beach

  • Accessible by vehicle from Golden Bay

  • You will find the largest campground in the national park located here

  • This is the only place in the park where Wekas a native bird have been reintroduced

  • Totaranui is an important name throughout the region and the tree it refers to is highly prized by Maori for carving

Totaranui is the only part of the park that can be accessed by road (unsealed for part of it) via Golden Bay. It's golden beach and clear waters have seen it become a summer holiday favourite for New Zealanders seeking sun and sea. It is so popular that a ballot for summer camping spots is held by the Department of Conservation. Totaranui is also home to Ngarata homestead built in 1914. It is nationally significant as a historical building, being a rare example of a New Zealand 'Californian' bungalow.
     

    Trips that include Totaranui Beach

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    • Northern Escape$32.00

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      Take a scenic Aqua Taxi from Totaranui to Mutton Cove and then walk south to Totaranui (2.5hrs).

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Totaranui Day Out$53.00

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      Depart Totaranui to Bark Bay or Tonga (via the Seal Colony), walk to Awaroa and catch the return Aqua Taxi to Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Falls River$68.00

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      Take a scenic Aqua Taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay and then walk north to Bark Bay. Return from Bark Bay on the Aqua Taxi arriving at Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Three Hour Scenic Cruise$72.00

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      A comprehensive round trip visiting all points of interest along the sparkling bays and golden beaches of the Park. The friendly fur seals of Tonga Island are a highlight.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Totaranui Scenic Cruise$72.00

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      Board at Totaranui for a scenic cruise to Marahau. Bring your lunch or dine at one of the local cafes. Depart Marahau after lunch and return to Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Slice of Paradise$77.00

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      Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Bark Bay for a 3.5 hr walk to Anchorage Bay.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Rata Trail$79.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Totaranui, walk to Awaroa (2 hrs) where you can purchase lunch (booking advisable). A highly recommended walk but only possible when low tide falls between 11:00am and 4:00pm.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Remote Getaway$88.00

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      Catch the morning Aqua Taxi to Mutton Cove and walk to Totaranui (2.5hrs).

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri