Farewell Spit Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A seal comes ashore right where we're standing.
You can only go to the end of the spit with a tour, but you can do a loop walk at the start to get a little taste.
A seagull walks the beach at Farewell Spit. #LifeAtExpedia
You can drive to Farewell Spit but you can only gain access 4km. If you want to go further down the 35km spit, you must go with a tour.
Golden Bay Holiday Park

Golden Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
99 Lower Tukurua Road Parapara
The price is £54 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£54
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Parapara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Parapara Beach and Tukurua Bay are located ...
Golden Bay Holiday Park
Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at  Popular Parapara Beach

Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach

Parapara Tasman
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Parapara. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Parapara Beach and Milnthorpe Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
Kitcgen was well equiped and clean.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach
The Library Bach - A special place people love!

The Library Bach - A special place people love!

Pakawau Beach Golden Bay
Stay at this holiday home in Collingwood. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Pakawau Beach and Collingwood Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
Totara Avenue is a special place and the Library is one of our favourite places to stay there. The record collection is just one of the pleasures to discover. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Library Bach - A special place people love!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at  Popular Parapara Beach

Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach

Parapara Tasman
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Parapara. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Parapara Beach and Milnthorpe Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
Kitcgen was well equiped and clean.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach
The Library Bach - A special place people love!

The Library Bach - A special place people love!

Pakawau Beach Golden Bay
Stay at this holiday home in Collingwood. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Pakawau Beach and Collingwood Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
Totara Avenue is a special place and the Library is one of our favourite places to stay there. The record collection is just one of the pleasures to discover. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Library Bach - A special place people love!
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

Pakawau Beach Golden Bay
Stay at this holiday home in Collingwood. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Pakawau Beach and Collingwood Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
Beautiful, relaxing setting and well maintained bach. We loved our stay thank you Jennifer.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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