Explore the many small coves by kayak stopping on white sand beaches and meeting the seals. The national park contains two primary walking tracks the gorgeous coastal track and the rugged inland hilly track both of which take three. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. During your journey theyll share their stories and years of knowledge with you, unscripted and. Experience the abel tasman national park by land and sea on this sailing adventure tour. Guided and selfguided combinations to suit you, yearround. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the coastal track you would like to walk. Abel tasman aqua taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport in. A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand. We are happy to help plan and book your abel tasman coastal walk including water taxis, huts and campsites. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the abel tasman inland track, which stretches for 38 km between tinline bay and torrent bay off.
Things to do and see around abel tasman national park. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. By john maddock the colour of the sea here is just like the mediterranean, a german backpacker tells me as we look out over anapai bay on the abel tasman track. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. Bridge and beach experience a popular section of the coastal track including the walk across the falls river swingbridge. We went to the local isite in motueka and a lovely lady helped us sort everything out, from kayak hire to the water taxi and booking the campgrounds. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. Explore the coastal wonders and hidden waterways where marine, fresh water and bird life can be seen in their natural habitats. We plan to take a water taxi from marehau to some walking start point, walk, and then get picked up by water taxi for the return to marehau. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park.
Before you start walking the abel tasman coast track, you need to book. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. If you are short on time, the water taxi is a great option to get out to a bay for a shorter walk, swim at a secluded. Stay onboard our abel tasman water taxis for a scenic cruise or disembark at the beach of your choice and enjoy a walk through lush native bush to the next pick up point. Tasman, tasman, new zealand three day weather forecast. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea.
We also have a fully stocked general store, accommodation and a waterfront cafe with a beer garden. Enjoy our cruise to awaroa and upon arrival dine at the world famous awaroa lodge. Our base, the abel tasman centre, has plenty of free customer car parking. Abel tasman coastal track book by mike crudge abel. We both wanted to complete a great walk before leaving the country so we decided it would be the abel tasman coastal track. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. You get to enjoy the beaches and wildlife, and have a walk through some of the stunning forest the park has to offer. There are commercial water taxis that operate between marahaukaiteriteri and totaranui. Since 1977, our passion has been showing visitors the best of beautiful abel tasman in ways that inspire and energise by sharing amazing stories of its natural and human history. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker.
Jun 11, 2016 hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Marahau water taxis is 100% locally owned and operated. If you are interested in doing a tour with them, i recommend calling in advance as they book up during the busy seasonand request kyle if hes available. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism. The breathtaking abel tasman national park boasts tranquil golden bays, sea drowned valleys, lush tropical forests and an array of marine and wildlife making it the ideal location for an extraordinary kayaking expedition.
Established in 1942, it is famous for its golden beaches, turquoise waters, native bush walks and spectacular. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. After lunch take a walk to another stunning beach for your pick up. Hop on a water taxi and walk from bay to bay on the beautiful abel tasman coastal track. Your expert guides will enthrall you with the amazing conservation story unfolding around you in the abel tasman national park, the precious wildlife that lives here and the dedicated people that work to help them thrive. Our water taxi base is located close to the entrance of the abel tasman coastal track. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. Situated at the top of new zealands south island near the towns of motueka and takaka, the coastal track will amaze you with its beautiful golden beaches, native bush and wildlife. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage.
The golden sands, the clear blue water, the myriad of greens in the forest create what many people say is the picture of perfection. Vista cruise, water taxi, walk, sea kayak and beachfront lodges in abel tasman national park. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to torrent bay then walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. Since 1977, our passion has been showing visitors the best of beautiful abel tasman in ways that inspire and energise by sharing amazing stories of. We can offer you advice on tide times so that you know the best times to cross tidal estuaries. The resurgence is 1520 minutes drive from kaiteriteri and marahau, gateways to the abel tasman and the start of the day trips. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to to either bark bay or onetahuti then walk the scenic coastal track to awaroa before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators.
Most visitors only walk in one direction on the coast track and get a water taxi in the other direction. We complete the picture and can organise your whole abel. The abel tasman coastal track is oneway, so for those of us that dont like back tracking a water taxi is a perfect way to enjoy the abel tasman from a different perspective and return to your starting point. Our innovative and comfortable catamarans can take you to where you need to go in the abel tasman national park. Nature awaits adventurers on the abel tasman track in new zealand.
The nelson region has often stunningly beautiful winter days with mirror calm water and. Things to do and see around abel tasman national park abel. Our abel tasman water taxi skippers informative and entertaining commentary will bring the region alive. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. You can also choose to go kayaking in the abel tasman national park. Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new zealand. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. We have one day to visit abel tasman in february, 2010, and would like to know the most scenic sections.
The coastal track is well formed and walking sticks are not necessary. Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Feb 25, 20 the abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest national park at 22,350ha. Starting in the small town of marahau up to wainui bay is a 60 km track that makes its way up the coastline. Let abel tasman guides lead you through your personal journey of discovery in this iconic part of new zealand. At abel tasman haven all rooms have a seating area.
Waiharakeke bay campsite abel tasman coastal track waiharakeke bay campsite is a sheltered site that though called waiharakeke bay is not so close to the beach, once again has too much slope for not slipping down the hill in the night. Monitoring confirms there are now no longer mice on adelemotuareronui, fishermanmotuareroiti and tonga islands which are used as predator. Abel tasman has some of the most beautiful walks and hikes you can take in new zealand, and because of the coastal setting its really different from most of the mountainous treks ive been on, cough cough, its a lot easier too. Come and spend an evening on board, get a taste of all the abel tasman has to offer from the comfort of an abel tasman charters boat. Transport tofrom the startend of the track or midpoints along the track the walk is oneway with track ends approx. However, i am not sure of the exact times during each day when i will need to. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Abel tasman national park awaroa ambience fast becoming our most popular trip. The track is actually one of new zealands great walks altogether there are 10 of them currently around the country and it is advertised as a 5 day trail if. Waiharakeke bay campsite abel tasman coastal track.
Its such a brilliant blue and the water is so clear. Kayaking new zealands abel tasman coast bearfoot theory. Water taxis are not permitted to go above totaranui, so there is no service to wainui or any of the northern bays. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. Looking at walking the full abel tasman national park track. Huts andor campsites on the track the walk takes 35 days to complete.
Providing water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport within the national park, new abel tasman aqua taxis have an option for everyone. Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online. You can just stay on board and relax or take one of the kayaks for a paddle. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea. The abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest national park at 22,350ha. The abel tasman national park is the best bit of new zealand. This makes it ideal for oneway trips into the abel tasman and then a walk back to your vehicle. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Abel tasman kayaks info abel tasman kayaks is located on the main drag right in the marahau.
Get your 3day weather forecast for tasman, tasman, new zealand. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. We plan to take a water taxi from marehau to some walking start point, walk, and then get picked up by water taxi for the return to. However, if you have weak leg joints, or poor balance, you might prefer to bring them. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around marahau, like hiking. Abel tasman islands restored to being predator free. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Relax during a calm sail through the best coastal scenery of the park and then hop off for a stunning nature walk through the native bush. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise.
Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. Marahau is located right at the beginning of the abel tasman coastal track, the closest departure point for the park. May 20, 2019 tramping new zealand 415 popular huts and campsites abel tasman coastal track huts and campsites waiharakeke bay campsite abel tasman coastal track waiharakeke bay campsite is a sheltered site that though called waiharakeke bay is not so close to the beach, once again has too much slope for not slipping down the hill in the night. Its common to start at the marahau end and walk north but your direction might be better worked out by considering the tides, ie, low tide, and judging when best able to cross the awaroa inlet crossing. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. As there is no coastal road to get into abel tasman this is the way to go if you do not come with your own boat. Abel tasman aqua taxi guided tours everything new zealand.