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Locality in Tasman, New Zealand
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Onekaka is a rural district on the coast between Takaka and Collingwood in Golden Bay, at the northwestern tip of the South Island, New Zealand. It has a population of around 250. The name Onekaka is from Māori and could be translated as 'hot sand' or 'hot beach'.
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A popular place for visitors and locals alike. There is various entertainment ranging from live music to quiz nights and poetry nights. They grow their own hops and brew their own beers. The finest beers (take care with Monkey Puzzle) and some of the tastiest grub can be found here – and need to be partaken here, as you cannot take it away, unfortunately, due to a licencing technicality to do with the road being a state highway. Great place to do a little drinking, eating, making friends and listening to music. Conservation of the surrounding native forest is supported through rewarding those that bring in the tail of an introduced predator such as a mustelid (stoat, ferret or weasel) or cat with one of the Inn's beers, while a rat wins a chocolate fish. Phone after 11 AM only, e-mail is preferred.
Five star luxury self-contained cottages. Absolute beachfront, right on a quiet, sandy beach. Seasonal rates, up to 50% discount in low season.
On the beachfront.
A self-catering lodge. An easy walk from the Mussel Inn.
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From Takaka or Collingwood, take State Highway 60 (SH 60), which is the only road that runs right through the district.
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