The 10 best things to do in abel tasman national park. This is primarily as there are endless day trippers, taking advantage of water taxis to start anywhere along the track, which does rather spoil the tranquility but it is still a. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Experience the worldfamous abel tasman national park in style where gentle beech forests give way to golden sands and glistening water. Flexibility time to add as many or few activities around the country as you like. Select abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis from the list below. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. We also have a fully stocked general store, accommodation and a waterfront cafe with a beer garden. Abel tasman coast track blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and coastal forest, the abel tasman coast track really has it all. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday. The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand.
Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online. One way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. The abel tasman centre is also a well stocked general store. This makes it ideal for oneway trips into the abel tasman and then a walk back to your vehicle. Oct 01, 2018 abel tasman coast track blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and coastal forest, the abel tasman coast track really has it all. Abel tasman aqua taxi abel tasman national park water taxi. One day trips we have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with. Its 67 km from nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi. Things to do in abel tasman national park, nelsontasman region. Abel tasman aqua taxi guided tours everything new zealand. 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.
Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. Book an abel tasman water taxi, with skipper, for a 3hour cruise around the best parts of abel tasman park. Closer to the experts our boat skippers love the abel tasman. Abel tasman water taxis, 64 3 528 7497, 0800 423 397. Cruise by water taxi to anchorage then take an easy walk around the pitt head loop track via the most beautiful beach in the park.
Hikes from 1 hour to 6 hours are easily reached with the network of scheduled water taxis. Most visitors only walk in one direction on the coast track and get a water taxi in the other direction. 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 foreshore scenic reserve covers the foreshore between mean high water mark and mean low water spring from marahau to. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. Ferries and water taxis make most places that are normally non accessible to a vehicle, available for you to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Choose to walk the whole track or water taxi or kayak between different locations at any time of the year. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Marahau is located right at the beginning of the abel tasman coastal track, the closest departure point for the park. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. Walk an epic section of the abel tasman coastal track from torrent bay to bark bay 2. Abel tasman coast track get out and walk events and. Sit back and relax on your return journey on a scenic cruise by water taxi back to marahau.
You can also choose to go kayaking in the abel tasman national park. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Join us on a memorable kayaking tour discovering the very best of the region in just half a day. Nz family owned since 1971 many nz tour companies are australian owned. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience covered whether you want a short walk, a long hike, a relaxed scenic cruise or simply. The next morning, we arrive at awaroa that marks the end of our trip.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. The water taxis are called taxis not buses ie they stop where booked to pick up or drop off. Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new.
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. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Book transport tofrom the startend of the track with a transport operator. Our base, the abel tasman centre, has plenty of free customer car parking. Marahau water taxis is 100% locally owned and operated. Water taxis a water taxi service is provided by private companies. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. Enjoy a scenic cruise of the abel tasman aboard one of our three purpose built motorised catamaran water taxis, with easy walk on access for all age groups. Travel between nelson, abel tasman national park and golden bay. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days.
Walking the abel tasman coast track was one of the best things we did during our twomonth stay in new zealand. Tramping on the abel tasman track with kids new zealand. Some depart and arrive back at kaiteriteri and others at marahau. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel. This brochure describes a 5day hike for independent, nonguided walkers who choose to hike the whole track from marahau to wainui bay. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Marahau water taxis 2020 all you need to know before you. Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Abel tasman adventure aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. The abel tasman inland track is a 38 km tramping track that runs through the centre of the abel tasman national park and is maintained by the department of conservation. Nelson, motueka, kaiteriteri and marahau, at the southern end of the abel tasman coast track in the national. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service.
Abel tasman sea shuttle our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel tasman national park, while traveling on clear, blue water. We have to wait a few more hours before being picked up by marahau water taxis. 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. Hooked, the waterfront cafe and beer garden is located right next. Bus timetable scenicnz abel tasman scenicnz abel tasman. All three of the above companies depart from kaiteriteri. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Abel tasman sea shuttles welcome you into the beautiful abel tasman national park in new zealand. It diverts from the main abel tasman coast track between tinline bay and torrent bay. Services connect with water taxis, kayak operators, accommodation providers and several points along the abel tasman coast track. Abel tasman offers pristine coastline, the trail itself is excellent with little gain in elevation, and the temperate climate makes the hike enjoyable yearround.
The abel tasman coast track has four main entrances. As the largest transport provider in the nelsonabel tasman region, scenicnz offers highquality coach services to and between the following destinations. There are commercial water taxis that operate between marahaukaiteriteri and totaranui. One day trips we have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with an aqua taxi and walk option. Our water taxi base is located close to the entrance of the abel tasman coastal track. We hiked the track from medlands beach to anchorage, and it was 11. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy. Abel tasman national park water taxis provide public transport in most urban environments around the country. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. The national park contains two primary walking tracks the gorgeous coastal track and the rugged inland hilly track both of which take three. The powerful little boat travels at full speed along the coast, surfing on the waves, offering us a totally different view on all the gorgeous bays and beaches of the abel tasman we just walked through those last few days. Just 400 metres from the abel tasman national park entrance, restaurants, cafes, beaches, water taxis and kayaking, the lodge is the perfect base to explore it from. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. Spend two days sea kayaking the protected southern coastline and.
Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all. Abel tasman aqua taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport in abel tasman national park, new zealand. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Your accommodation is now reserved but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. May 20, 2019 the anchorage hut is 5 star accommodation and the others arent so bad either, its just that for much of the summer they are at capacity and thats some crowd, you need earplugs to block out the on going activities, whether a whole lot of late night laughing and hi jinks or some early morning plastic bag rustling. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker.
Off the beaten track destinations where big coaches cant go. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. Stable double kayaks and an experienced guide to show you the best bays and inlets and get up close to the fur seals. The centre is the booking office and checkin point for marahau water taxis, marahau sea kayaks, the marahau beach camp and other local activities and accommodation options. Spend two days sea kayaking the protected southern coastline and one day walking the lush northern coast track. There are also round trip touring packages available. The abel tasman coast track is one of new zealands nine great walks and perhaps the best easily accessible trail on the south island. The abel tasman coastal track is a 55km, 35 day walk around the coast of the gorgeous abel tasman national park, and is the most popular great walk by some margin. The event base shifted in 2018 from marahau to kaiteriteri beach.
So you would need to book and to discuss tides as there a couple of places where stream crossings are required. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. 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. The anchorage hut is 5 star accommodation and the others arent so bad either, its just that for much of the summer they are at capacity and thats some crowd, you need earplugs to block out the on going activities, whether a whole lot of late night laughing and hi jinks or some early morning plastic bag rustling. Walking for those who would like to, there are lots of short walks all over the country, your guides will help. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round.
Abel tasman classic catch a morning water taxi into the park, checking out the coastline right up to totaranui and back to torrent bay. Scenicnz abel tasman abel tasman national park is where. Although the coast track has the reputation of being new zealands most popular walking track, the inland track is a much less walked route. Cruise by water taxi to anchorage then take an easy walk around the pitt head loop track via the most beautiful beach in. Guide to the tramping huts and campsites of abel tasman. Let abel tasman guides lead you through your personal journey of discovery in this iconic part of new zealand. Water taxis are a fantastic way to see the best of abel tasman national park. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all you. 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. The abel tasman coastal classic is a trail run on saturday, 10 october 2020 in the abel tasman national park, first run in 1994. Whilst summer is a popular time to visit, locals believe that the shoulder. The main companies are wilsons experiences, abel tasman aqua taxis and abel tasman sea shuttles. 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.
Find shuttle services and water taxis for the abel tasman coast track. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. Looking at walking the full abel tasman national park track. The golden sands, the clear blue water, the myriad of greens in the forest create what many people say is the picture of perfection. The abel tasman coast track can be walked in either direction. Soak up the outstanding scenery as you cruise on a water taxi to observation beach then embark on your guided kayaking expedition to marahau along the pristine abel tasman coastline. Water taxis abel tasman national park forum tripadvisor. 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 the main coastal track. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise.
Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman national park. This is primarily as there are endless day trippers, taking advantage of water taxis to start anywhere along the track, which does rather spoil the tranquility but it is still a beautiful place. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020. Our abel tasman water taxi skippers informative and entertaining commentary will bring the region alive. Book your tickets online for abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on. Track abel tasman coast track trip information sheet note. We complete the picture and can organise your whole abel. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. Marahauwater taxisthe locals choice for water taxis into the abel tasman marahau.
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