Local Tips
Insider knowledge & tips on the best parts of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Insider knowledge, tips, and stories from our favourite parts of the Abel Tasman region.
Enjoy reading our stories from the around the region. AbelTasman.com produces the annual Abel Tasman Magazine, if you miss out on the print version you’ll find many of the articles, stories and images here. We like to think that this collection of informative blogs will help you appreciate the park and it’s region just that little bit more!
The Kayak Guide’s Guide to Kayaking
It could be argued that the Abel Tasman is Aotearoa’s premium kayaking location. The main thrust of this argument would be that the coastline here is ideally suited for sea kayaking. Firstly, Tasman Bay
Marahau Water Taxis and Abel Tasman AquaTaxi join forces
Marahau Water Taxis – A Local Story For nearly three decades, Mārahau Water Taxis has been part of countless adventures in Abel Tasman National Park. From a single boat behind a campground to one
Kōtare / Kingfisher – NZ Bird of the moment
The striking, iridescent plumage of the vigilant kōtare, or kingfisher, can be seen throughout the Tasman region, as it perches high, scoping for its next meal. Halcyon Sanctus Vagans otherwise known as the sacred
The Rise and Rise of Mat Tait
Mat Tait is a fulltime artist and an award-winning author, a fluent speaker and teacher of te reo Māori and a long-time Mārahau resident. For the sake of full disclosure, I wanted to start
How Mārahau is Quietly Leading the Way
Small Village, Big Impact: How Mārahau is Quietly Leading the Way Pop into Mārahau on any given day in summer and you’ll witness firsthand the hum of the place heaving with visitors from every
Navigating Nelson Tasman’s Playgrounds
Swings, Slides, and Surprises – A guide to Nelson Tasman’s Playgrounds The Mission To evaluate a range of playgrounds to uncover the region’s best. The quest for a perfect playground may be a never-ending
Spotlight on Golden Bay
While I seem to return to many of my favourite places each time I visit Golden Bay I also manage to discover something completely new almost every time I’m over there. Driving from our
More free things to do in Nelson Tasman
The Nelson Tasman region itself is highly connected with over 650 flights in and out of the brand new and busy as ever Nelson Airport. The Abel Tasman National Park is the most recognised
Thrill Seeking Activities in Nelson Tasman
Strolling along an iconic golden beach, sipping a refreshing beverage while basking in the sun, a relaxing kayak in the Astrolabe or … hurtling through the air at 200km/h, leaping off rocks into crystal-clear
Spotlight on Torrent Bay
Located about 14 kilometres from Mārahau at the southern entrance to the Abel Tasman, Torrent Bay is a village of holiday houses on privately owned land within the National Park. There is no road
Abel Tasman Coast Track Walking Guide
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 into sections between the different
Spotlight on Pelorus Bridge
Pelorus Bridge is located on the Marlborough side of the border with the Nelson District, between Havelock to the north and Rye Valley to the south. The bridge itself crosses the Pelorus River where
Kōtuku – White Heron – Bird of the moment
If you are travelling near the estuaries or coastal marshlands in the Abel Tasman then you may be lucky enough to catch sight of the elegant kōtuku, or white heron. The white heron has
THE PIE GUIDE TO NELSON TASMAN
Let’s start with the bad news – Nelson is surprisingly devoid of good pies. Take it from someone who takes such things very seriously. Yes it’s true, Nelson has a weak spot when it comes to
Even Further Off Leash Dog Walks in Nelson Tasman
I’m starting to think this annual feature should be renamed: ‘The Mis-adventures of Brendan and Maggie, The High-needs Sheepdog’. While we do have Maggie’s epilepsy and incontinence under control through medication, she hasn’t re-torn her cruciate
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