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Paddling near Takaka, Tasman

Takaka sits at the heart of Golden Bay in the Tasman region, at the northern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. The area is best known for sea kayaking and SUP along the park's northern coastline, launching from Tata Beach into sheltered bays, clear shallows, and quieter stretches of coast that see far less traffic than the southern end of the park.

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