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Insider knowledge & tips on the best parts of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Te Waharoa – Gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park
A distinctive landmark in Mārahau greets all visitors who approach the National Park from the South – a carved waharoa (entranceway). It tells the story of
Why is the Abel Tasman the most popular of our 13 national parks?
How is it that our smallest national park, at 237km2, is also the one which attracts the most visitors each year? Perhaps most importantly, the
Fantasy Island
Who doesn’t like the idea of visiting a tropical island? Sitting proudly and prominently in the Astrolabe Roadstead are not one but two tropical islands, and there is no better way to check out these islands than in a kayak.
Golden Bay: One of my happiest of happy places
Whenever we’re looking for a short break we find ourselves drawn back to Golden Bay time and time again. And the more time I spend on the other side of Takaka Hill the more my love affair with all things Golden Bay seems to grow.
Straight to the heart of the Park!
If you’ve only got a half-day to spare, or if you don’t really want to commit to a full-day of paddling, the Marine Reserve Express is the trip for you!
A one-way ticket to Anchorage
Our most frequently asked frequently asked question? What is your most popular trip? The answer: The classic one-way trip to Anchorage and a walk back to Marahau.
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