Tōtaranui campground is my favourite camping ground in the country, well at least it is outside of the December/January peak season when the place is full to capacity. We did camp there once during that peak-period many years ago, but that only reaffirmed our view that the best time to stay there is in the […]
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Thinking of planning an Abel Tasman day trip? Imagine this: golden sand beaches, lush native forests and crystal clear waters – the perfect adventure setting for a walk from Anchorage to Bark Bay. This is one of the most popular sections of the Abel Tasman National Park for day walkers and kayakers and one of
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If there is one thing this recent world-wide period of change and uncertainty has impressed upon me, it is a renewed gratitude for the simple joys in life. For me, one of those most important and simplest of these joys is my daily run with my six year old Border Collie, Maggie. My sense of
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When I attended the opening of the revitalised and completely refurbished Riwaka Hotel in December 2020, saw the fit out and gazed longingly at the huge lineup of craft beers on tap, I knew I’d found my new local. When a rural village’s only pub closes down, it has a profound impact on the local
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A quintessent winter day in the Nelson Tasman region starts out with clear blue skies, temperatures hovering around zero and the grass covered in a layer of frost. By mid-morning however, the temperatures will be approaching the mid-teens, layers of clothing will need to be removed as the sun shines throughout another blue sky day.
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ST ARNAUD: GATEWAY TO NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK It is sometimes easy to forget the Nelson Tasman region is home to three national parks. While the Abel Tasman is undoubtedly the most famous of the three, the Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes are both larger and feature a metric crap tonne of far wilder and more
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The best parts of the Abel Tasman A common question we get asked by visitors is: “Which is the best part of the Abel Tasman?” This is the Abel Tasman’s FAQ equivalent of “How long is a piece of string? There is no good answer to this question so we have decided to do a
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Discover the best adventure cycle trails in the Nelson Tasman region. With the ever expanding cycle trails and even brand-new cycling locations having come online in the past several years, even mad-keen cyclists in these parts can discover new places to ride in the Nelson Tasman District. Each time I discover a new trail that
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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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The Abel Tasman Coast Track is roughly 60km long, winding its way from Mārahau in the south up to Wainui in the north. The track can be loosely divided up into sections between the different bays or Coastal Access Points where water taxis are permitted to drop off and pick up passengers. This means there
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