Come to Wildcat Motel in beautiful Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand's South Island. If you are looking for genuine kiwi hospitality, recreation or relaxation, you'll find lots of it here.
We have a variety of sunny spacious self-contained apartments for you to choose from. Ground floor apartments have patios giving easy access to the garden; upstairs apartments have views of the bay and all overlooking our hidden garden. Only a five minute walk to a great swimming beach at Pohara, and a short drive to Tata Beach, Ligar Bay, Wainui Bay & Totaranui.
Explore your way around the bay and discover our other spectacular hidden gems Te Waikoropupū Springs, Wainui Falls, Farewell Spit & Wharariki Beach.
Friendly on-site owner-managers, can provide you with local information for exploring Golden Bay. From walks in the Abel Tasman National Park to nearby mountain bike trails, or a nice secluded beach to relax on. As well as the best spot for a sunrise or sunset photo, we are here to help you have the best experience on your holiday. A great place to stay with family & friends to celebrate a special occasion, a significant birthday celebration or an intimate wedding, we are here to help make your stay in Golden Bay a memorable one.
We also have Fishing and Scenic charters available with Leigh, accommodation & trip packages are available; please contact us directly for further details.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Arcadia Cafe - Motueka (20.4 miles) - Tasty Vegan and Vegetarian cuisine at affordable prices for travellers. A great selection of goodies ...
• Jester House Cafe Ltd - Tasman (20.6 miles) - A quirky and fun environment enjoyed by all ages. Tame Eels to feed, woodlands to wonder, playground...
• Aquapackers - Abel Tasman National Park (21.1 miles) - Aquapackers is the only floating backpackers in New Zealand, anchored in the beautiful Abel Tasman N...
• T.O.A.D Hall Cafe store & Brewery - Motueka (21.1 miles) - We are a local Cafe and store serving the freshest healthiest food options money can buy, we grow mu...

See and Do

• Wildcat Charters Takaka (0.0 miles) - Book a trip on our charter boat with Leigh; who is a qualified registered fishing guide of many year...
• Wildcat Charters & Motel Pohara (0.7 miles) - Book a trip with Wildcat Charters, based in the beautiful Golden Bay. Our licensed vessel is fully e...
• Anahata Yoga Retreat Takaka (2.3 miles) - Anahata Yoga Retreat is a residential eco-­yoga retreat using alternative power, composting toilets...
• Abel Tasman Kayaks Motueka (13.4 miles) - Abel Tasman Kayaks was established in 1986, realising a vision to bring visitors into the glorious A...
• Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Motueka (21.1 miles) - Experience genuine Kiwi hospitality on our boats, walks, guided kayaking, and Beachfront Lodge stays...