Local Tips
Insider knowledge & tips on the best parts of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Nelson Eats – A Locals Guide to Eateries in Nelson City
Nelson’s hospitality scene has come a long way in recent years and thankfully so! Te Tauihu is home to some of the country’s best fresh

Top 10 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.

Spotlight on Māpua – The place of abundance
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

Spotlight on Murchison
More than a “pie and a piss”! I will start off by fessing up to my personal connection to Murchison. I was the fifth generation

Abel Tasman Coast Track Quick Information
ABEL TASMAN COAST TRACK INFORMATION We’ve put together a quick reference page for walking and kayaking times along the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Below you’ll

Te Whāwhārua – Ngāti Rārua
Tupuna o ngā tāngata o ngā hekengaTe Whāwhārua was called a myriad of names by the early European settlers in the early 1840’s. They were