Local Tips
Insider knowledge on the best parts of the Park.
Tramping Beyond The Abel Tasman
The Abel Tasman Coastal 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.
River Swimming In & Around the Abel Tasman
The Abel Tasman area is chock-full of fantastic freshwater swimming spots. Each summer I make it a personal mission to try out as many of these often out-of-the-way swimming holes as possible.
Places to Eat in Marahau – Hooked
Hooked is a great option when it comes to places to eat in Marahau, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Hooked (previously known
Places to Eat in Motueka – TOAD Hall
When it comes to places to eat in Motueka, we’ve got plenty of experience frequenting our local hospitality outlets. For a relatively small town, Motueka
One of the Best Abel Tasman Walks
Some places are just so beautiful you just have to keep returning to ensure your memories have not been distorted over time. The Abel Tasman is exactly one of those places so we get out there and do a different section of the Park every time we get a chance.
Heidi’s Suggested Campsite in the Abel Tasman
Mosquito Bay My absolute top camping spot in the Park, despite its name, is Mosquito Bay. One of its key attractions for me is it
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