The trail has been tunneled out of the trees, which arc over and enclose the trail. Getting out into abel tasman national park book a water taxi. Top 50 abel tasman national park holiday homes bookabach. The abel tasman coastal track looking inland into the park. One day in abel tasman national park earth trekkers. May 29, 20 port motueka, new zealand as winter approaches its time to pull out your copy of the abel tasman coastal track book to remind yourself of warmer days ahead. The 10 closest hotels to abel tasman coast track tripadvisor.
While marahau is the closest access point to the start of the abel tasman coastal track, it is also a charming rural village that is well worth a visit in its own right. The track comes down onto goldensand beaches fringed by lush native forest and protected azure waters ideal for swimming. Abel tasman coastal track the book is at abel tasman kaiteriteri. Abel tasman offers pristine coastline, the trail itself is excellent with little gain in elevation, and the temperate climate makes the hike enjoyable yearround. Discover nelson tasman in autumn the great journeys of. The abel tasman national park is the best bit of new zealand. We can offer you advice on tide times so that you know the best times to cross tidal estuaries. Enjoy abel tasman national park activities while staying. This great walk is the most popular hiking trail in new zealand and is 60 kilometres37 miles long. Abel tasman coastal track abel tasman national park. The abel tasman coast track has four main entrances.
Abel tasman coast track new zealands best walk hiking. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all you. Discover abel tasman national park by kayak kaiteriteri. 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 coast track is a 60 kilometres long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. The walk begins near the beautiful beach town of kaiteriteri, home to a number of accommodation options. It takes just over an hour to drive from nelson city to marahau where the southern end of the abel tasman coastal track begins makes it very accessible.
The abel tasman track is one of new zealands great walks and this tour is the most relaxing way to experience all the abel tasman national park has to offer, including a scenic cruise along the coastline. Explore beautiful beaches along the abel tasman walk, see stunning views from high on the hills. Abel tasman coastal track info and shuttle bus transport. I would recommend the longer the better as theres plenty to do there. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. Guide to walking the abel tasman track kayak new zealand. Abel tasman coastal track book by mike crudge abel. Hiking abel tasman coastal track, new zealand the adventure. Walk one of new zealands great walks the abel tasman national park coastal walk. The abel tasman coastal track offers coastal walking at its very best.
The track is a 51 km, easy to moderate walk, which can be completed in 3 to 5 days. Great walks of new zealand abel tasman coast track. Abel tasman national park best time to visit top tips. Im abel tasman national park in neuseeland kampfen viele tierarten. Abel tasman national park holiday homes from 142night.
Published on feb 12, 2017 a gorgeous day running along the beaches and coastal track in new zealands abel tasman national park. Abel tasman coast track day walks wilsons abel tasman. The entire length of the track can be walked in 35 days and there are plenty of huts and campsites along the way. It is very easy to get yourself out into the abel tasman national park and enjoy walking part of the coastal track. Located right at the southern entrance to the coastal track, marahau is also known as the abel tasman village. You can visit the abel tasman national park for a day or a couple of days depending on your time. We set of from marahau and ran out and back along the track.
Media in category abel tasman coast track the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. We leave marahau midafternoon and start our way on the great walk through a long impressive marsh, remembering us of our dear brittany. Abel tasman national park is renowned for its worldfamous coastal walking track, its golden sand beaches, unmodified estuaries, sculptured granite cliffs and mild climate. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel. We walked the coastal track over 3 days between xmas and new year 2020 with an unguided package through abel tasman guides. Wilsons abel tasman bark bay beach with walking options. Hike the entire abel tasman coastal track or just one or two parts to get an idea of this beautiful subtropical paradise of white golden beaches, turquoise blue crystalclear sea, and a lush coastal native bush with huge fern trees. Feb 12, 2017 a gorgeous day running along the beaches and coastal track in new zealands abel tasman national park. Shaped like a horse shoe its one of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the park. 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 nelson region is one of the most desirable regions for visitors to new zealand, being well known for its wonderful warm climate, long sunshine hours and bountiful produce.
You will have to book quite far in advance in order for us to be successful with confirming the dates you request, especially if you wish to travel at the height of the season which is february and march. Huts andor campsites on the track the walk takes 35 days to complete. From here, the track continues along coquille, apple tree and akersten bay. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism. Experiencing the abel tasman coastal track one of new zealand s great walks, this track is the perfect way to explore the unmatchable beauty of the abel tasman national park. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all. We are happy to help plan and book your abel tasman coastal walk including water taxis, huts and campsites. If you are short of time experience the best of abel tasman s beautiful beaches and native forests with this one day guided walk. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020. The smallest national park in new zealand, abel tasman, is a paradise for all travelers who love hiking, kayaking, biking, canyoning or lazing on the beach. Over 200,000 people a year hike it, which means accommodation is at a premium over the peak summer months. Because of its easy accessibility for boats, you have the option to walk a portion of the trail for a day or the entire length over 35 days.
Make this site your onestop shop for abel tasman coastal track bookings, independent or guided walking packages and information. Book online well in advance if you can, though you should be able to find a campsite somewhere in all but the very busiest times. This post was originally published in may 2017 and was updated in november 2019 after i did another day hike which i need to tell you about. The abel tasman coastal classic is a trail run on saturday, 10 october 2020 in the abel tasman national park, first run in 1994. Abel tasman coast track briefly returns to the coast and runs along the wide sandy beach.
The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. The most popular option is to catch a water taxi from kaiteriteri beach out to one of the golden bays in abel tasman. The event base shifted in 2018 from marahau to kaiteriteri beach. Safer and more secure when you pay and book online through. Sep 27, 2015 our two day walk from awaroa to marahau with a night in bark bay hut. The coast track at abel tasman is considered one of the best multiday hikes in the world by many, and its not hard to see why once you arrive. The ultimate day hike in abel tasman national park, new. Apr 03, 2019 abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest park. Wake to breakfast overlooking meadowbanks gardens and the waters of abel tasman s largest tidal estuary. Abel tasman coastal track huts and campsites tramping new. The reputation of the event, the location and its organisation continues to spread via word of mouth and the event continually sells out each year. May 20, 2019 abel tasman coastal track huts and campsites 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. The book abel tasman coastal track book by mike crudge.
Transport tofrom the startend of the track or midpoints along the track the walk is oneway with track ends approx. Abel tasman coastal track abel tasman national park new. One of the things on our list is doing the 5day abel tasman coastal track independently. Abel tasman national park coastal track selfguided walk. 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.
Vista cruise to the beach of your choice where you can relax or enjoy a walk along the abel tasman coast track. Abel tasman coast track get out and walk events and. The abel tasman coastal classic first began in 1994 and quickly became one of new zealands most popular trail runs. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands 9 great walks and therefore is extremely popular. Marahau, the southern gateway to the abel tasman coast track, is 67 km from nelson on sealed road. Water taxi to torrent bay, walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay 2.
Abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest park. Abel tasman is a hikers paradise with several stages. There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the coastal track you would like to walk, and which section of the track you wish to explore. Your walk today follows the coastal track through cool native forest and reaches golden sand beaches, perfect for swimming. Abel tasman coast track blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and coastal forest, the abel tasman coast track really has it all. The abel tasman coast track is 60km long and blessed with golden beaches and lush coastal native bush. The entire abel tasman national park coastal track takes anywhere from three to five days to complete, but what if i told you that you could see some of the parks best beaches, tracts of exotic forest and viewpoints on a day hike. Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new zealand. Pay your fees by booking the huts andor campsites before you start the track. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020 all. Abel tasman born 16031659 originated from lutjegast, a small village in the province of groningen, in the north of the netherlands. Looking for a guided or unguided walking tour on the abel tasman coastal track.
Theres usually no need to book in advance, but you can see timetables. There are a total of 18 campsites and four huts along the coastal track, so lock in a date, then secure a spot. Alternatively buy a copy before you visit the abel tasman coastal track so it can help you plan where you want to go buy local the book can also be purchased at the following places in the local abel tasman area. The abel tasman coastal track is one of new zealands most beautiful and. The area is blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, meaning this coastal track is one of new zealands bestknown and most popular walks. Then buy a copy of this book to help you remember your trip. The abel tasman coastal track is about 50 km long and starts in the marahau valley within sandy bay in the southeast corner of the park. We are going to spend 7 weeks in new zealand this novemberdecember.
There are four huts and 19 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round. 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. 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. This guide will go over everything you need to know about the abel tasman track and how to prepare for one of the best hikes out there. Sehr beliebter great walk durch atemberaubende kustenlandschaften. We set of from marahau and ran out and back along the track, stopping to take in the awesome. 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. Located on the northern coastline of the south island, abel tasman is home to one of new zealands multiday walking tracks, aptly named the abel tasman coast track. It is a good place to visit at any time of year and during summer the park is particularly popular. The oldest available source mentioning him is dated 27 december 1631 when, as a seafarer living in amsterdam, the 28yearold became engaged to marry 21yearold jannetje tjaers, of palmstraat in the jordaan district of the city. The abel tasman track is rated as one of new zealands great walks and this tour is the most relaxing way to experience all the abel tasman national park has to offer, including a scenic cruise along the coastline.
Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. What is great about abel tasman is that you can do anything from a 1 day hike on the track to a 5 day trek as you complete the entire trail. On day one we walked the coastal track from awaroa. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker.
Marvel at naturallysculptured granite cliffs and crystalclear waters. The terrain is so gentle that walking shoes suffice in summer. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. Cotton clothing especially denim is very heavy and cold if it gets wet. Enjoy the freedom of unguided hikes, add it a bit of sea kayaking or a boatbased ecotour and combine with the comfort of 5 star lodge accommodation. Abel tasman coast track get out and walk book air new zealand. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the abel tasman national park.
Explore the lesser known parts of abel tasman national park and complete the entire abel tasman coastal track with accommodation at the unique aquapackers, elegant awaroa lodge and luxurious ratanui lodge. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. They were fabulous, this is good value for money, all accommodation, transport from and to nelson, most meals, packs transported by sea daily, and good. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park aktuelle. The abel tasman coastal track is one of new zealands great walks. Walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasman s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of pictureperfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. Plan an adventure that suits your ability and schedule. When you think of the abel tasman national park, kayaks probably come to mind. Located in abel tasman national park on the south islands northern shores, this familyfriendly great walk showcases the best that the park has to offer. After crossing the estuary, the trail returns to solid ground, going through a passageway of trees which reminded me of lord of the rings for some reason.
The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. 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 abel tasman track is new zealands most popular tramp, catering to 200,000 walkers each year, because of its moderately easy path, mild weather yearround, and the ample amount of camping provided. Book your tickets online for abel tasman coast track, 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 track is named for the famous dutch explorer, abel tasman, who first came to the area in the 1600s. A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand. An exceptionally mild climate, with long hours of sunshine makes this a track for all seasons and all ages. The coastal track is well formed and mostly shaded by native forest.
New zealand walks is the definitive online travel guide to booking your guided or independent walk on the abel tasman coastal track in the abel tasman national park. Abel tasman aquataxi abel tasman new zealands most. At low tide, it is possible to follow the beach below the high tide mark around the inlet and wade across to awaroa hut and campsite. 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. Cotton clothing especially denim is very heavy and cold if. On day one we walked the coastal track from awaroa to medlands beach. Alternatively, if you need to catch a water taxi, turn right at the junction and take the nondoc track down to the beach. Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, the abel tasman coast track has it all. Before you start walking the abel tasman coast track, you need to book.
Prices and booking abel tasman coastal track tours. Bear in mind when people say the abel tasman coastal track is popular, they arent joking. Thats because nelsons high sunshine hours mean kayaking is the perfect way to explore the abel tasman. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Its 67 km from nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi, kayak, or walking. The abel tasman coast track is the fourth of the 9 new zealand great walks. Jun 11, 2016 hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Leaving the beach and walking through the forest, youre also likely to. Abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. Your accommodation is now reserved but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. The abel tasman coast track is a stunning walk on the south island of new zealand. Mar 22, 2011 all in all, the abel tasman coastal walk is simply a great way of getting back to the natural surroundings new zealand is famous for, and raising a bit of a sweat in the process, while still having the chance to feel the sand between your toes and enjoy the sun on your back after a long day on the trail. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the abel tasman coast track.
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