Welcome to shady rest in beautiful, sunny golden bay, at the top of new zealand’s south island. if you are looking for a homely spot in takaka township, then this is the place for you. shady rest is an original grand historic residence situated on takaka’s main street, set back from the road amongst tall and beautiful native trees. whether you are on a family holiday or business, you will be well looked after by your hosts mark and janice.we offer a generous cooked breakfast to suit your tastes, cups of tea, relaxing ambience and the perfect base from which to explore golden bay’s friendly community and breathtaking natural beauty.there is ample off-street parking, riverside bbq area and an open fire for the winter.for a tranquil spot to spend quiet moments, you can sit beside the stream at the end of our garden. don’t be too surprised if the resident ducks and eels come to join you for a snack. at the end of the day, put your feet up, enjoy a glass of wine and soak in our luxury outdoor bath.staying at shady rest will make your holiday in this paradisiacal corner of new zealand a truly rewarding experience.

Child Policy

No children under 5 years of age, in the bed and breakfast, but children any age are welcome in the aframe cottage

Guesthouse and strawbale cottageeco-friendly, boutique accomodation at pohara, golden bay, new zealand.the nook is a fantastic home base for exploring the abel tasman national park, the kahurangi national park and surrounding areas around golden bay.we offer a warm welcoming guesthouse and unique self-contained strawbale cottage set in a large peaceful garden just a short stroll from pohara beach and a 10 minute drive from takaka. guests can enjoycolourful gardens homely and welcoming atmosphere hot croissants for breakfast ($2) a range of breakfasts (including organic) on request kayaking with golden bay kayaks safe, sandy beach (pohara) 600m away walks close by in the grove scenic reserve and rawhiti cave in the abel tasman national park and wainui falls. day trips by car to pupu springs and farewell spit local artisans cafes/restaurants in walking distance

Attractions

• Kayaking with golden bay kayaks
• safe, sandy beach (pohara) 600m away
• close by in the grove scenic reserve and rawhiti cave
• in the abel tasman national park and wainui falls.
• day trips by car to pupu springs and farewell spit
• local artisans
• cafes/restaurants in walking distance