Wondering what to bring on your adventure? You don’t need a lot of gear to enjoy the Park, and what you don’t have can be rented from the Abel Tasman Centre in Marahau. If you’re going anywhere at all in the great New Zealand outdoors, take a warm outer layer. Our weather gods just love […]
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Nelson has long been a haven for artists. This comes as no great surprise when considering its charmed vistas where the water meets the land, stretching over the checker board plains to rolling hills and snow-capped mountain ranges beyond. On top of this, the high sunshine hours and thriving agriculture industries present ideal conditions and
Māpua means a place of abundance and the offering is absolutely true to its namesake. Speaking of namesake, the name of this stunning seaside village has been misspelled by leaving out the macron on the ‘a’ until a couple of years ago when the New Zealand Geographic Board, spurred on by a local asking questions,
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ABEL TASMAN COAST TRACK INFORMATION We’ve put together a quick reference page for walking and kayaking times along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Below you’ll find a map and some other essential information for planning your trip. It’s important to check the weather, tides and walking / kayaking times to get the most out of
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Who doesn’t like the idea of visiting a tropical island? Sitting proudly and prominently in the Astrolabe Roadstead are not one but two tropical islands, and there is no better way to check out these islands than in a kayak.
Whenever we’re looking for a short break we find ourselves drawn back to Golden Bay time and time again. And the more time I spend on the other side of Takaka Hill the more my love affair with all things Golden Bay seems to grow.
Golden Bay: One of my happiest of happy places Read More »
If you’ve only got a half-day to spare, or if you don’t really want to commit to a full-day of paddling, the Marine Reserve Express is the trip for you!
Straight to the heart of the Park! Read More »
Our most frequently asked frequently asked question? What is your most popular trip? The answer: The classic one-way trip to Anchorage and a walk back to Marahau.
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One night is not a lot of time, but as locals who live close to the Abel Tasman we have always found it well worthwhile when we’ve headed into the Park, even for a single night of camping.
One night in paradise is still a night in paradise! Read More »
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a fantastic introduction to tramping. Once you’ve completed a multi-day tramp in the Park, there is no end of options for more tracks to explore. But you’ll need some preparation and perhaps a touch of madness if you’re planning on some more challenging treks through New Zealand’s more remote areas.
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