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 your time in the Abel Tasman.
TIDAL CROSSINGS
Tide times at Awaroa Inlet must be checked carefully. The inlet may only be crossed within 1hr 30mins before and 2hrs after low tide so please make careful note of these times. Outside of these times the crossing is dangerous. There are other tidal crossings in the Park (Torrent Bay, Bark Bay) but all have alternate high tide routes. You can check the Abel Tasman tides here and check the weather in the Abel Tasman here
WALKING TIMES
| Mārahau – Anchorage Hut | 3-4hrs | 12.4km |
| Anchorage Hut – Torrent Bay | ||
| Low tide route | 20 min | 0.9km |
| High tide route | 1-1.5hrs | 4.4km |
| Torrent Bay – Bark Bay Hut | 2-3hrs | 7.8km |
| Bark Bay Hut – Onetahuti | 2hrs | 6.1km |
| Onetahuti – Awaroa Hut | 2.5hrs | 7.1km |
| Awaroa Hut – Tōtaranui | 2.5-3hrs | 7.1km |
| Tōtaranui – Whariwharangi Hut | 3.5hrs | 9.8 km |
| Whariwharangi Hut – Wainui Car Park | 2hrs | 5.7k |
SIDE TRIPS FROM THE ABEL TASMAN TRACK
Tinline Nature Walk (Tinline Bay) 20 min return
Pitt Head loop 40 min – 1.5 hrs
Cleopatra’s Pool 40 min return
Falls River Falls 3hrs return
Separation Point 1hr return
Tōtaranui to Whariwharangi 3hrs (Gibbs Hill Track)
KAYAKING TIMES
Mārahau – Observation 3hrs
Mārahau to Anchorage 4hrs
Anchorage to Bark Bay 2hrs
Bark Bay – Onetahuti 1.5hrs
For more details of attractions along the Abel Tasman Coast Track walk please read our Guide to the Abel Tasman Coast Track