Bates Road in Tasman District

Bates Road in Tasman District is a compacted residential street. It runs in an east-west direction and ends at Takaka Hill Highway, while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
residential street
Route
east-west

Attraction

  • Ngārua Caves – approx. 1,9 km.
  • Riuwaka Resurgence (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 2,1 km.
  • Upper Takaka Shoe Fence – approx. 5,0 km.
  • Harwoods Hole – approx. 7,7 km.
  • Old dam remains – approx. 8,3 km.
  • Castle Rock – approx. 8,7 km.

Chalet

  • Marble Hills Resort – approx. 7,9 km.

Farm shops

  • Frasers Orchard (opening hours: 9–16; Holiday closed) – approx. 8,9 km.

Boat hires

  • Kahu Kayaks at Sandy Bay - Marahau Road 325 – approx. 10,6 km.

Viewpoint

  • Bobs Lookout – approx. 650 m.
  • Hawkes Lookout – approx. 2,2 km.
  • Hardwood Lookout – approx. 2,8 km.
  • Starlight Cave – approx. 7,7 km.
  • Porter Rock – approx. 10,4 km.

Caravan site

  • Overnight Parking for SC-vehicles (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 2,4 km.
  • Old MacDonalds Farm – approx. 10,1 km.

Bar

  • The Snakepit – approx. 9,8 km.

Campsite

  • W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area – approx. 4,8 km.
  • WF Moss Scenic Reserve. Freedom camping for self-contained vehicles only – approx. 4,9 km.
  • Canaan Downs – approx. 6,7 km.
  • Marble Hills – approx. 7,8 km.
  • Cobb River Campsite – approx. 8,0 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Waingora Track – approx. 6,7 km.

Hostels

  • Kanuka Ridge Lodge – approx. 8,4 km.

Guest house

  • Abel Tasman Guesthouse (limited wheelchair access, WLAN, 5 rooms) – approx. 10,0 km.