Abel Tasman Walks and Hikes
Browse Our Self-Guided Walking & Hiking Trips Operated by Abel Tasman AquaTaxi and Marahau Water Taxis.
The Abel Tasman is the only coastal national park in New Zealand which makes it highly accessible. There are an array of walks to choose from to experience NZ’s most popular park.
The Abel Tasman Coast Track can be enjoyed as a half-day, full-day or multi-day walking adventure. It’s well-formed, gently undulating track flows along the coastline offers breathtaking views down to lush forest fringed golden-sand beaches and, the perfect walk. The coastline is dotted with Department of Conservation campsites and huts, perfect for those on multi-day walks.
You can also combine your walk with a guided kayak tour. Browse the options below to get the best out of your Abel Tasman National Park visit.
Explore our Abel Tasman walk options
Activity
Totaranui Day Out
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$81
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi from Totaranui to either Bark Bay or Onetahuti, walk to Awaroa before returning to Totaranui on your water taxi.
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Great for Families
Pitt Head Walk
Walking & Hiking | Half Day
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$91
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Anchorage to walk the Pitt Head Loop Track (1.5hr) round trip.
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Falls River
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$96
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track to Bark Bay (2.5hrs) crossing the Falls River Swingbridge.
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Beaches & Bays
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$96
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay, walk the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track to Anchorage (3.5hrs).
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Bridge and Beach
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$97
Return water taxi and walk: Water taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay before walking through to Bark Bay. Water taxi back to Totaranui.
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Seals and Sand
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$100
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track to Onetahuti (4hrs).
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Awaroa Escape
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$108
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay or Onetahuti and then walk to Awaroa Bay (from Bark Bay 3hrs, Onetahuti 1hr).
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Abel Tasman Classic
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$120
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi the length of the Park to Totaranui and then back to Torrent Bay. Walk north to Bark Bay (2.5hrs).
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Slice of Paradise
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
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$120
Return water taxi and walking trip: Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Onetahuti or Bark Bay then walk the picture-perfect bays.
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Full Day Adventure
Gourmet Platter
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
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$205
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the morning and kayak through the Astrolabe in the afternoon.
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Paddle & Walk
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
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$220
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the morning and then see it all again from a completely different perspective – from the water as you kayak south again.
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Best of Both Worlds
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
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$240
Guided kayak trip: Kayak in the Tonga Marine Reserve and then walk the most scenic section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in one day!
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Ocean and Earth
Guided Kayak & Walk | 2 Days
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$280
Guided kayak trip: Combine the Magical Marine Reserve guided trip with a night at Anchorage and walk back to Marahau.
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Homeward Bound
Guided Kayak & Walk | 3 Days
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$315
Guided kayak trip: Explore the entire Abel Tasman Coast with the ultimate combo of water taxi rides, walking, guided and freedom kayaking.
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Abel Tasman Map and walking times
Locals Tip
“Being a keen runner means I often use water taxis from Marahau to get me up into the Park, but when I’m with the family we pick a package with a walk duration that keeps everyone happy! Beaches & Bays is my go to walking trip!”