New Zealand - Takaka
- Commercial Street, Street Scene, Horse Drawn transportation, Junction Hotel, Stage Coach
- 1906 Period
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Takaka is a small town situated at the southeastern end of Golden Bay, at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island, located on the lower reaches of the Takaka River. It lies at the start of the winding road which follows the river valley before climbing over Takaka Hill, linking Golden Bay with the more populated coast of Tasman Bay to the southeast.
During the period, 1853 to 1876, Takaka was administrated as part of the Nelson Province.
In June 2005, much of the town was temporarily evacuated after fire swept through Takaka's biggest industrial complex, a dairy factory. There were fears that volatile chemicals stored at the plant might explode, leading to the release of poisonous gases, which later proved to be unfounded.
Geography
The area around Takaka Hill have a cave system, including New Zealand's deepest vertical shaft, Harwood's Hole.
Takaka and Golden Bay are known for rock climbing, particularly around the area of Paynes Ford. This area is situated about 20 minutes walk from Takaka and has over 200 bolted climbs. The most famous climb is 1080 and the letter G because of its unique "no-hands-rest" at the top and its views of Golden Bay.
The town is also known for Te Waikoropupu Springs (colloquially known as Pupu Springs).