The Collingwood Park Motel in Golden Bay is situated only 200 metres from the safe beach (a great beach for collecting shells and interesting driftwood), with the Aorere River estuary (winter home of the spoonbills) on our back doorstep. Numerous sea birds are found in the estuary and on the beach. P4060053.jpg: There are many activities and trips in Golden Bay and the Collingwood Park Motel is close to The Heaphy Track, for walking and mountain biking, Whanganui Inlet, Cape Farewell horse treks, bird watching, Milnethorpe Park and other short walks. Bike and tandem hire are available from the motel more... See more text