Driving from Pakawau to Collingwood | Tasman | New Zealand | 4K

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Driving from Pakawau to Collingwood, in the Tasman Region, on the western corner at the north end of the South Island of New Zealand.

Situated at the western end of State Highway 60, Collingwood is a quiet town, but there's plenty to do if you love nature. From here you can launch yourself onto the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park, or catch an eco tour to the bird sanctuary of Farewell Spit. It's easy to rent a mountain bike to explore beautiful Aorere Valley, or a kayak to paddle around Ruataniwha Inlet. Other local activities include studying minerals at Rockville, horse treks along Wharariki Beach, where there's a seal colony, or visiting the Rawhiti Caves in Golden Bay - which are well worth the walk. Perched as it is on the edge of Golden Bay, Collingwood is a place to enjoy scallops.