Between Pōhara and Takaka (signposted down Clifton Rd), you will find this crazy limestone maze punctuated by gnarled old rata trees and tall pencil-thin nikau palms. The walkway takes around 10 minutes and passes an impressive lookout.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Rawhiti Cave

2.63 MILES

The ultimate in geological eye-candy around these parts are the phytokarst features of Rawhiti Cave, a 15-minute drive from Takaka (reached via Motupipi,…

2. Golden Bay Museum

3.47 MILES

This small museum's standout exhibits include a diorama depicting Abel Tasman’s 1642 landing, and some dubious human taxidermy. Ask about the albatross,…

3. Te Waikoropupū Springs

5.31 MILES

Around 14,000L of water per second bubble up from underground vents here, making it the largest freshwater spring in the southern hemisphere. It's also…

4. Anatoki Salmon

5.95 MILES

Here's your chance to catch a salmon and have it smoked for lunch or prepared as super-fresh sashimi. Rods and instructions are provided, but the fish…

5. Skinner Point Lookout

7.35 MILES

Beautiful views across Waiharakeke Bay to Awaroa Head, and the long, golden beach of Totaranui can be enjoyed at the Skinner Point lookout.

6. Separation Point Lookout

8.05 MILES

The lookout at Separation Point, at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, has panoramic views of Golden Bay and the Tasman Sea.

7. South Head Lookout

11.04 MILES

Just south of Bark Bay is one of the Abel Tasman's scenic highlights: the lookout at South Head.

8. Cleopatra’s Pool

11.27 MILES

A short detour off the Abel Tasman Coast Track between Torrent Bay and Anchorage is Cleopatra's Pool, a beautiful natural rock pool and moss-lined slide.