I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. No trip to the abel tasman is complete without getting out on the water. Our water taxi base is located close to the entrance of the abel tasman coastal track. Your accommodation is now reserved but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. 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. We leave marahau midafternoon and start our way on the great walk through a long impressive marsh, remembering us of our dear brittany. The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. Whilst summer is a popular time to visit, locals believe that the shoulder. Choose to walk the whole track or water taxi or kayak between different locations at any time of the year. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. Most tours and water taxi services depart from marahau or kaiteriteri, though, so i recommend staying south of the park.
Paddle along golden sand coastlines, into quiet bays, through marine reserves with plenty of native marine life. One day in abel tasman national park earth trekkers. Before you start hiking, it is necessary to check high and low tide schedule. There is one compulsory tidal crossing consult a tide timetable before booking your trip.
A halfday kayaking trip in abel tasman national park in new. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Find independent hiking options for you to experience the track. We specialise in taking clients into the abel tasman national park by boat with our customised fleet of ferries and. Beautiful track abel tasman coast track, abel tasman. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park.
One of the things on our list is doing the 5day abel tasman coastal track independently. You can take the water taxi for part of the track s length and walk back out again the same day, or sign up for one of the guided walks and luxury lodges instead. However, if you have weak leg joints, or poor balance, you might prefer to bring them. Abel tasman coast track get out and walk air new zealand uk. 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. Abel tasman coast track blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and coastal forest, the abel tasman coast track really has it all.
To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 278 282. Abel tasman national park scenic cruises and water taxis escape the ordinary. We are going to spend 7 weeks in new zealand this novemberdecember. The abel tasman national park contains a great number of walk sections, trip. Abel tasman classic catch a morning water taxi into the park, checking out the coastline right up to totaranui and back to torrent bay. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier our online booking service lets you design your own trip and receive instant confirmation. 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. We also have a fully stocked general store, accommodation and a waterfront cafe with a beer garden. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the abel tasman coast track. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand.
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. Marahau water taxis 2020 all you need to know before you. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel tasman coastline. Welcome to the abel tasman coast track, one of ten unforgettable journeys.
Mar 21, 2020 the abel tasman coast track will delight anyone backpacking in new zealand with its beautiful ocean views, calm beaches, and lush forests. Charter the vigour water taxi if our schedule does not suit you. The nature is stunning, food is amazing and people are great. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Ill start my adventure by cycling to motueka and taking a water taxi out to totaranaui beach. Abel tasman coastal track this is the top thing to do in abel tasman since the coastal track is listed as one of new zealands great walks. Walk the whole track in either direction, take a water taxi or kayak between different locations. The coastal track is well formed and walking sticks are not necessary. Guide to walking the abel tasman track kayak new zealand. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all you. Abel tasman is truly one of the most beautiful corners on earth, it is definitely the mustdo thing in new zealand. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman national park. This is a very detailed account of our day hike in abel tasman.
Marahau is located right at the beginning of the abel tasman coastal track, the closest departure point for the park. 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. Over 4 days you will walk the entire length of the abel tasman coastal track with all your necessities taken care of and a guide to delight. Trek express provide trampers transport to abel tasman track. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. Closer to the experts our boat skippers love the abel tasman. Walk the whole track in either direction, take a water taxi. We will hike for three days along pristine beaches, crossing tidal estuaries, and enjoying the tasman sea. Welcome to abel tasman sea shuttle we are extraordinary transport and adventure tourism operators in the abel tasman national park, new zealand. 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. On day one we walked the coastal track from awaroa to medlands beach. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea.
Abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. 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. There are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round. Absolutely you are coming at the start of peak season and the water taxis are. Hiking the abel tasman coast track, new zealand ultimate. Abel tasman coast track get out and walk events and. Pay your fees by booking the huts andor campsites before you start the track. Book an abel tasman water taxi, with skipper, for a 3hour cruise around the best parts of abel tasman park. The park isnt a loop track, so if you leave your car in one place you must arrange transport to get back to it or book a car relocation. Combine hiking and laying on the beach for a paradisal backpacking experience. 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. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks.
The abel tasman national park is the best bit of new zealand. Or pop into the nelson travel centre to chat to our friendly staff and book in person. This is also a great place for kayaking, exploring the wide, empty beaches, and walking on trails amidst a rainforest. Catch a morning water taxi into the park along the length of the incredible abel tasman coastline right up to totaranui and then back to either onetahuti or bark bay. Dunkirk to abel tasman national park 5 ways to travel. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. 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. Aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Find and book guided walking packages to experience this spectacular coastal track. Abel tasman coastal track info and shuttle bus transport. The resurgence is 1520 minutes drive from kaiteriteri and marahau, gateways to the abel tasman and the start of the day trips.
Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, the abel tasman coast track has it all. Choose to hike the whole track, water taxi between different locations or kayak from marahau to 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 national park best time to visit top tips. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. 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.
Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. One way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. 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. To combine on existing trips to and from abel tasman if you want to combine on a chartered trip contact us or book online a. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands 9 great walks and therefore is extremely popular. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. Marahau water taxis is 100% locally owned and operated. Its easy to see why kayaking along the abel tasman coastal track has become world famous. Abel tasman is a hikers paradise with several stages. The track is in new zealands famous abel tasman national park, located at the top of the south island. The trip we took is a boat ride all the way up the coast and then we got dropped off at onetahuti and hiked through to bark bay. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences. This makes it ideal for oneway trips into the abel tasman and then a walk back to your vehicle. Classed as one of the 10 new zealand great walks, blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches, remarkable rock formations, and lush coastal native bush, the 51 km abel tasman coast track has it all.
Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Jun 11, 2016 hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the abel tasman national park. 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. In this 15th volume ill be hiking the able tasman track. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. This email address is being protected from spambots. All of our boats have ramps so that you dont have to start your journey with wet feet. Nelsontasman region forums abel tasman national park forum. Places to stay there are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round.
This is one of those areas you can see yourself ok, me returning to for an annual summer vacation or getaway with friends. Abel tasman national park is accessible from the towns of marahau and kaiteriteri in the south, and from golden bay and totaranui in the north. Walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasmans incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of pictureperfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi. We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing.
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. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. A wellformed trail leads up and over a gentle ridge into torrent bay, where you check out the clear, fresh water of cleopatras pool before continuing to anchorage, from where you boat back to kaiteriteri. Why not add on some kayaking as part of your abel tasman coastal. Jan 08, 2019 other things to do in abel tasman national park.
Abel tasman sea shuttles welcome you into the beautiful abel tasman national park in new zealand. 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. Hop on a water taxi and walk from bay to bay on the beautiful abel tasman coastal track. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism. During your journey theyll share their stories and years of knowledge with you, unscripted and. Visit the historic spot at whariwharangi where abel tasman the european discoverer of new zeeland was repelled by local maori. A popular way to walk the majority of the abel tasman coastal track in 3 days is to go from totaranui to marahau, or the other way around, with nights at onetahuti and the anchorage. Step ashore at bark bay and follow the famed abel tasman coastal track through native forests and along empty beaches. If you have more time to spend in abel tasman national park, here are some other things you can do. Your trip to new zealand would not be complete without visiting abel tasman. The track is named for the famous dutch explorer, abel tasman, who first came to the area in the 1600s. A halfday kayaking trip in abel tasman national park in. Abel tasman sea shuttles have water taxi options to allow you to experience the best our region has on offer. A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand.
Check out our day, and multiday packages for an abel tasman national park experience combining coach trips and boat cruising with a walk on the abel tasman coast track. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Abel tasman aquataxi abel tasman new zealands most.
Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. Easy water taxi connections, but watch the tides abel. The abel tasman coast track will delight anyone backpacking in new zealand with its beautiful ocean views, calm beaches, and lush forests. Whether youre looking for a short walk, a scenic day out, or a multiday hiking adventure, we have a trip option to suit. Book your tickets online for abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. All our abel tasman water taxis have toilets on board and plenty of room to move around for photo opportunities. The smallest national park in new zealand, abel tasman, is a paradise. We would leave our campervan in marahau and end in wainui bay. Walk an epic section of the abel tasman coastal track from torrent bay to bark bay 2.
Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. From totaranui, whether you arrive by road or water taxi, enjoy a 4hour walk on day one around the headlands and through awaroa bay to onetahuti. The abel tasman coastal track is one of new zealands great walks. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. Apr 14, 2014 but i also wanted to remind myself that i only had a little introduction to abel tasman too, and i cant wait to go back. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible.
Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new zealand. 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. Totally excellent walking tracks in abel tasman national park coastal track. Apr 03, 2019 abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest park. 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. Take a water taxi, walk the coastal track and sail in the.