Abel Coast Track 2009 / 2010 Season

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK CONTENTS

Introduction 5

Location 5

Getting there 5

Walking seasons 6

Can I do it? 7

Other activities 8

Planning, preparation and equipment 11

Weather 12

What to take 13

DOC huts and campsites 15

Transport options 18

Tidal crossings 19

Safety and track closure 21

Winter 21

Track map 22

Track notes—the Coast Track 25

Track profile 25

Track notes—side trips 27

Low-tide timetables 28

Booking information and conditions 32 CONTENTS (continued) Introduction

History 37 The , located in Abel Tasman National Park on ’s northern shores, is one of Natural history 38 the DOC Great Walks*. The Coast Track extends for 52 km and is classified as a walking track: all streams are bridged but there are tidal crossings, which can only be crossed DOC management 39 within a few hours either side of low tide. The track takes an average of three to five days to complete. There are Environmental Care Code 41 huts and campsites where you can stay for a fee. Bookings are required. There is no charge for day walks. Visitors can Commercial operators 42 walk into the park from the roadend carparks, catch water taxis to beaches along the track or kayak along the coast.

Other publications 45 *Great Walks are the Department’s premier walking tracks, through areas of some of the best scenery in the country. DOC contact details 46 The huts and tracks on the Great Walks are of a higher standard than other tramping tracks. Many of the Great Walks have booking systems to manage visitor pressure.

Location

The nearest towns of Nelson, and Takaka have i-Sites, accommodation and shops catering for tramping and kayaking needs. has a petrol station, small grocery shop, accommodation and café. Marahau has accommodation, a shop and cafés. Takaka is the last place for petrol before Totaranui.

Getting there

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is accessible by road at four points, each with a carpark: sealed road. ! is unsealed. "" road is unsealed. #$" Cleopatras Pool. Photo: D Parr the road is rough and unsealed. There are two fords, 5 %!&#%' The main disadvantages are the shorter daylight hours and on the northern side of the inlet, it’s 25 minutes of tidal cooler temperatures. walk to the DOC Awaroa hut and campsite, which are on The chart below shows the number of walkers on the the southern side of the inlet. (Refer to low-tide tables on track between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay. Numbers peak in pages 28–31.) January with over 250 per day and drop in August to less Water taxis operate to a timetable from Marahau and than 25. Kaiteriteri, providing transport to the main beaches of Anchorage, Torrent Bay, Bark Bay, Onetahuti, Awaroa and Totaranui.

Boat pickup on a rough day. Photo: G. E. Moore Can I do it?

To ensure you enjoy your trip in all weathers, you will need to be reasonably fit and have good equipment. Walking seasons If you are a day walker you can expect to: The Coast Track is open all year. Transport, activity, equipment and accommodation operators are available year round. %!'% All huts and campsites must be booked all year round. See '!! Booking Information and Conditions on page 32 for details. !!! In peak season (October to April), DOC hut wardens and %!!+ staff are based at the huts and Totaranui Camp Office. Bookings for the Abel Tasman Coast Track cannot be Overnight walkers can also expect to walk four to five made at Totaranui. hours a day and carry a pack of up to 15 kg. If you are camping, you will also need to carry a tent and a sleeping In winter, wardens rotate among the huts. mat. It is possible to arrange for luggage to be freighted by The advantages of visiting the Abel Tasman Coast in the water taxi among some huts and campsites. Don’t leave winter include fewer visitors, calmer water, less water traffic, valuables in your luggage as it will be left unattended. To such as water-skiers, hardly any insects and off-peak hut arrange luggage transport, contact transport operators and campsite fees. directly. (Contact details are on pages 42 to 45.)

6 7 @%'& options on where to stay. F%!!=@ due to the remote and exposed coastline. Approximate paddling times for experienced kayakers in calm conditions without stops are: #%Q" #%@@Q"U @@=Q"U

Never risk your life by kayaking in dangerous seas!

Kayaks. Photo: D Parr Viewing seals New Zealand fur seals can be seen at various places along the coast. There is a large breeding colony at . Other activities Seals should not be approached closer than 20 metres.

Kayaking Tonga Island Marine Reserve ''&S!+!!' The Tonga Island Marine Reserve boundary is marked on %!!!'! shore by large triangles and includes Mosquito Bay, Tonga of two people and previous sea-kayaking experience are Quarry and Onetahuti Bay beaches. Off shore, look out for !%%' buoys marking the north and south boundary. (See map on some of whom are listed on pages 43 and 44, or i-Sites. page 22.) Kayaking is more weather dependent than walking along Within the marine reserve: the Coast Track, so you are advised to: '!'%! @%'+! %!'+! plan for the worst weather—head winds and rough seas. Then, if the weather makes kayaking slow you will still get to your campsite. If the weather is fine and there is a Commercial activities tail wind, you can always kayak to your campsite, set up A concession (an official authorisation) is required to operate any your tent and then go exploring with your kayak without commercial activity in an area managed by the Department of your overnight gear. Conservation. Concessions are required for: guiding (including fishing, hunting, tramping, walking, climbing/ski tours, kayaking/canoeing); #!!!% transport services; commercial education or instruction activities. and sea swell before proceeding each day. If the Guided kayaking and walking trips, water taxi and charter boat services weather is too rough to safely kayak to your intended are examples of concessionaire operations. destination (the campsite you have booked), stop and Concessionaire guides operating in Abel Tasman National Park are wait for a few hours or camp in an alternative campsite. required to prominently display their company name, concession It is permissible to camp at a campsite other than the number and its expiry date on an ID card. If you are on a guided trip one you have booked for safety reasons. Explain the or see a trip where the guides do not have this DOC identification, '<=>+! circumstances when a Ranger inspects your Camp concessions, visit: www.doc.govt.nz Accommodation Ticket.

8 9 Hunting Planning, preparation and equipment No hunting is allowed 500 metres either side of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. The remaining area of Abel Tasman It’s important to plan, prepare and equip yourself well. National Park, hunting is by permit only. Areas are closed Have the right gear and skills required for the trip and annually from sunset on 22 December to sunrise on always check the latest information about facilities you plan [+'#+ to use and local weather conditions. \%%<=>]!@ The DOC web site has the latest information on the permits for southern Abel Tasman National Park contact Abel Tasman Coast Track. Go to www.doc.govt.nz and Nelson Regional Visitor Centre or DOC Motueka. follow these headings; parks and recreation/plan and Dogs prepare/alerts/Nelson/Marlborough. This information is also displayed on visitor centre notice boards. In general, dogs are not allowed in national parks. However, Guide Dogs and dogs working with Search and Trip intentions Rescue are allowed. Hunters wanting to take hunting dogs Before setting out on your trip, remember to inform a need to obtain a dog permit from the relevant DOC office. reliable person of your intentions and check in with #+%%<=>]!@^ them on or after your return. (If you are overdue, they southern Abel Tasman contact DOC Nelson Regional should contact the police.) Visitor Centre or DOC Motueka. &+ No horses are allowed on the Coast Track. Filtered water sites are at: Anchorage, Bark Bay, Awaroa, Mountain biking Totaranui and Whariwharangi. You should be prepared Part of the track, from the Wainui carpark to Gibbs Hill to boil, treat or filter drinking water if the DOC water filter Track turn-off can be used by Mountain bikers between systems are not working correctly. Water at other DOC 1 May and 1 October. The mountain bikers can then sites or streams in the park cannot be guaranteed safe to continue over Gibbs Hill to Totaranui. Groups need to limit drink. There is a risk of giardia. We recommend that you their size to 8 riders and adhere to the mountain bikers treat water before using it. care code. Cookers and lighting are not provided in any of the huts. No mountain biking is allowed on the track from Marahau Fires are only allowed in the formal fireplaces. In dry to Wainui Saddle. conditions it may be necessary for DOC to ban all fires. Wasps: If you are allergic to wasp stings, take your medication, such as antihistamines, with you. Sandflies: Sandflies are tiny black insects which cause itchy bites. Cover up and use insect repellent. Possums: Pack food away at night and keep tents closed to stop possums from eating your food or damaging your tent and equipment. Kayakers should place food into kayak storage hatches overnight. Seal colonies occur at Pinnacle and Tonga Islands and Separation Point. Do not go closer than 20 metres to a seal when it is on the land.

10 11 Rubbish: no rubbish facilities are provided: What to take %++' While the Abel Tasman Coast is generally warm and dry in !''%'%+%! summer, remember it is a coastal environment, which can not burn cleanly change quickly, so be prepared for rain, cold and windy !&''%!+!'% conditions. Mobile phone coverage is poor. There are public telephones at Marahau, Torrent Bay, Awaroa Lodge and Totaranui.

Weather

The climate is mild with sea breezes, summer droughts and some winter frosts. Rainfall averages 1800 mm and the sun shines around 2200 hours per year. During late spring and throughout summer the coast is subject to strong westerly winds, while the autumn and winter months are generally calm. Seasonal temperatures and rainy days are shown in the table below.

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MAX TEMP °C MIN TEMP °C RAINY DAYS Day visitors. Photo: D Parr July 13 4 11 August 13 5 10 Day visitors should take: September 15 7 12 !!!!!&+ October 17 8 9 purchase on the track.) November 19 10 10 '!#+>%+ December 21 12 10 !% January 23 12 6 + " %!!€^+'€ March 21 12 9 % April 18 10 8 !'% May 16 7 10 !‚'€ June 14 6 10 %'€ !Q%''!% antihistamine for allergy to wasp stings). Overnight visitors in summer should take everything suggested for day visitors plus the list below: %!! to change into at night '%'ƒ'% 12 13 DOC huts and campsites

DOC provides a range of accommodation along the Coast Track, including four huts, 18 campsites and the Totaranui campground. Visitors must book huts and campsites before starting the track. Please note that overnight stays for Coast Track walkers are limited to one night at Totaranui campground and two consecutive nights in all huts and other campsites along the Coast Track between 1 October and 30 April.

Huts Huts have bunks, tables, benches and heating. Bunkrooms are communal with platform bunks and mattresses. Bridge between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay. Photo: Markus Baumann Ablution blocks have flush toilets and washbasins with cold water only. There are no cooking facilities or lighting. Potable water is usually provided at huts. Be prepared to {>'#%%!% boil, treat or filter drinking water if the DOC water filters '+ are not working correctly. Hut users are expected to leave huts clean and tidy and take their rubbish out with them. !'%'€ Backcountry Hut Tickets and Backcountry Hut Passes are %!'+ not valid for use on the Coast Track. Hut spaces need to be booked all year around and overnight stays are limited to %! two consecutive nights in any one hut between 1 October %&!' and 30 April; and five consecutive nights between 1 May and 30 September. To book in winter more than two nights %Q'ƒ'ƒ+'%++ contact the Great Walks Helpdesk in Nelson. Q''%' Q+''' towel, soap ''O+!ƒ campsites with a large number of other people) !!+%! energy value, e.g. +Q%+!'! %Q%%+%% !Q''ƒ%!!&+ƒ cheese or dehydrated meals. Overnight visitors in winter should also take: ‚%‡!%!!% are better than cotton as they dry quickly and give more warmth. Observation Beach Campsite. Photo: Andy Thompson

14 15 CAMPSITE Water supply Water Scheduled Water Stop Taxi Cooking Shelter '% Toilet

Tinline Bay T Apple Tree Bay T Akersten Bay T Observation Beach* T Totaranui Coast Track Camper’s Campsite. Photo: Pam Mytton Watering Cove T one campsite between 1 October and 30 April; and five Te Pukatea Bay T consecutive nights between 1 May and 30 September. Anchorage P Totaranui campground @ˆ Medlands Beach T Totaranui campground has a camp office, potable water, flush toilets (including disabled access), cold showers, Bark Bay P fireplaces and car parking. Petrol is not available and there Mosquito Bay* T are no luggage storage facilities. Bookings for the Coast Tonga Quarry T Track huts and campsites cannot be made at Totaranui. Onetahuti Bay T Totaranui has two camping areas: Awaroa P >%%'S%'‡ Waiharakeke T night limit for Coast Track campers. Totaranui Coast Track+ P \'+>%%' #'@ need to book at least one other campsite on the track. Mutton Cove T %'!'Š‹U%' Whariwharangi Bay P for longer periods over the summer. Bookings are only ‚!%'<%+U+ Key %&+ P Potable water Campground booking forms can be downloaded from * Boat access only T Treat, boil or filter water www.doc.govt.nz + Has road access

Campsites All campsites have a water supply and toilets. Some campsites have cooking shelters and fireplaces. Open fires are only permitted where fireplaces are provided and when there is no fire ban in force. School groups, independent walkers and kayakers, and some guided walking and kayaking groups stay at campsites. Please be considerate of other visitors. Leave campsites clean and tidy and take your rubbish out with you. Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities. Campsites need to be booked all year around. Camping at Totaranui is limited to one night all year round and at other campsites to: two nights in any Totaranui main campground. Photo: John Mason 16 17 Transport options Tidal crossings

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is not a circuit track. Consult a tide timetable (pages 28–31) when planning your trip However, it can be combined with the Abel Tasman as two estuaries on the track are only passable at low tide: Inland Track to form a 5- to 6-day circuit. By road it takes =%+%!" 2 hours 30 minutes to drive between Totaranui or Wainui either side of low tide. and Marahau (approx. 100 km). This road is narrow, winding and unsealed in places. By water taxi it takes about #%+%! 1 hour 30 minutes to travel between Totaranui and Marahau. 1 hour 30 minutes before and 2 hours after low tide. The track is well serviced by public transport including It is dangerous to cross outside of these times. +ƒ%%!Œ!%% Tide tables in this publication are corrected for daylight transport operators directly. (See page 42.) saving time. Vehicle parking: DOC provides a carpark at Marahau, The estuaries at Torrent Bay and Bark Bay have all-tide Totaranui, Wainui and Awaroa roadends. Cars are parked tracks around them. If you use the all-tide track at Torrent at owner’s/driver’s risk. Secure parking can be arranged at Bay add an extra 1 hour 25 minutes, and at Bark Bay add various Marahau businesses. 15 minutes. Bus services operate in summer from Nelson and Motueka If walking north and planning a three-day, two-night trip, the to major roadends Marahau and Kaiteriteri and connect following plan may be helpful: with Takaka transport to Totaranui and Wainui. Bookings are recommended. In winter, bus services operate daily to !%%!& Marahau and Kaiteriteri but not so regularly to Wainui and between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and between 5 p.m. and Totaranui. 10 p.m.), then it is best to spend the first night at or around Anchorage and the second at Awaroa. Water taxis operate year round from Marahau and Kaiteriteri. The scheduled water taxi pickup locations are: Anchorage, !!!!!! Torrent Bay, Bark Bay, Onetahuti, Awaroa and Totaranui. between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.) then it is possible to do both tidal crossings in the same day. This means you can spend the first night at Bark Bay and the second at Waiharakeke Bay.

Average walking times for tidal crossings @@=>Q"U =>Q =>#!%'Q #>Q‹ !#%Q‹ Example: A four-day, three-night trip from Marahau to Wainui, staying at Anchorage, Awaroa and Whariwharangi, might be as follows:

Day 1 Low tides: 5:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.

Kayakers in Torrent Estuary. Photo: Markus Baumann Walking day: walk from Marahau to Anchorage—no tidal crossings Walking time: 4 hours. 18 19 Safety and track closure

In case of any accident or injury that requires emergency evacuation, contact Police Search and Rescue via DOC staff or water taxi staff radios. In the unusual situation of the track being closed (e.g. in case of extreme fire risk), signs will be erected at track entrances and information will be at i-Sites, DOC information centres and on the DOC website. Check before you start your walk. If the track is closed, a full refund will be given for the unused services.

Awaroa tidal crossing at low tide. Photo: D Parr

Day 2 Low tides: 5:45 a.m. and 6:07 p.m. Walking day: walk from Anchorage to Awaroa including the Onetahuti crossing between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. The evening Winter low tide is 6:07 p.m. and you can cross 3 hours before or after. Then walk on to Awaroa campsite. The Abel Tasman Coast Track can be walked all year but in winter temperatures are cooler. All huts have heating. Walking time: Anchorage to Bark Bay 3 hours; Bark Bay Campsites that get good afternoon sun are Anchorage, to Onetahuti Crossing 2 hours 30 minutes; Onetahuti Bark Bay, Mosquito Bay, Awaroa and Totaranui. crossing 2 minutes; Onetahuti crossing to Awaroa 2 hours. Total 7 hours 30 minutes.

Day 3 Low tides: 6:30 a.m. and 6:52 p.m. Walking day: walk across Awaroa crossing before 8:30 a.m. The crossing can be walked between 5 a.m. (1 hour 30 minutes before 6:30 a.m.) and 8:30 a.m. (2 hours after 6:30 a.m.). Then walk via Totaranui to Whariwharangi. Walking time: Awaroa crossing 25 minutes; northern side of Awaroa crossing to Totaranui 1 hour 15 minutes; Totaranui to Whariwharangi 3 hours. Total 4 hours 40 minutes.

Day 4 Low tides: 7:15 a.m. and 7:37 p.m. Walking day: walk from Whariwharangi to Wainui carpark— no tidal crossings Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Tonga Quarry Campsite. Photo: Mark Townsend

20 21 Whariwharangi Hut. Photo: DOC

Awaroa Hut. Photo: Alison Scott

Bark Bay Hut. Photo: Markus Baumann

Anchorage Hut. Photo: Markus Baumann Return to the shore at Tonga Quarry, where blocks of granite out of the bay to a saddle overlooking Wainui Inlet. The Track notes—the Coast Track remain from an old quarrying operation. Tonga Island sits track winds down to the shore around gorse covered ridges offshore surrounded by marine reserve. A short distance on recovering from a fire in 1978, then follows the estuary edge for Marahau to Anchorage, 4 h, 12.4 km is Onetahuti Bay; at its northern end, high tide may cause 500 metres to the carpark. Transport leaves from the carpark. French names left by d’Urville and his crew—Adele, Simonet, a delay. The tidal stream can be crossed within 3 hours For walkers continuing on towards Takaka, it is possible to Torrent—add character to this part of the journey. At Marahau either side of low tide. The track then climbs over Tonga cross Wainui Inlet within two hours either side of low tide. Information Kiosk a causeway crosses the estuary. On the far Saddle and descends to Awaroa Inlet. Follow the shore for side the track passes through open country to . 15 minutes to Awaroa Hut and campsite. The track rounds Guilbert Point to Apple Tree Bay then Awaroa to Totaranui, 1 h 30 min, 5.5 km (tidal) Track notes—side trips passes through beech forest with large kanuka trees. After Awaroa Inlet can only be crossed close to low tide. The Many secluded and sheltered coves and lookout points are Yellow Point it turns inland, winding in and out of several little inlet should definitely only be crossed up to one and a half accessible from the Coast Track, as well as the following gullies before emerging in open country overlooking Torrent hours before low tide and up to two hours after it. (Following side trips. Bay and the coast and islands to the north. very heavy rain the inlet may be impassable.) From its Descend to Anchorage Bay where there is a hut and campsite. northern side the track crosses a low saddle and drops to Te Pukatea/Pitt Head Waiharakeke Bay, where a timber mill once operated. A 20-minute walk crosses a low ridge from Anchorage Hut Anchorage to Bark Bay, 3 h, 8.7 km The track re-enters the forest then emerges at Goat Bay, to crescent-shaped Te Pukatea Bay. From there a one-hour From Anchorage Bay, cross a low ridge to Torrent Bay estuary. from where it climbs to a lookout above Skinner Point before walk with good views leads to Pitt Head, an old pa site, and The estuary can be crossed within two hours either side of low descending to Totaranui. Follow the road through the main back to Anchorage. tide, or an all-tide track leads around it to Torrent Bay. Please camping ground to the camp office, water taxi pickup point keep to the public track through the private houses here. Cleopatras Pool and Coast Track walkers campsite. At the northern end of Torrent Bay beach the track climbs From Torrent Bay estuary a 20-minute wander leads up a Totaranui to Whariwharangi, 3 h, 7.5 km through pine trees. The track sidles around two valleys and stream bed of large boulders to Cleopatras Pool. above a beautiful inlet to Falls River, the biggest in the park, The track heads around Totaranui estuary, climbs over a low Falls River which is crossed by a 47 m suspension bridge. Beyond the saddle and winds down through lush forest to Anapai Bay. river, the track climbs before dropping back to the sea. Follow From here to Mutton Cove, travel alternates between sandy A track heads inland from near Torrent Bay Village camp to the track to the hut and campsite beside Bark Bay estuary. beaches and rocky headlands of regenerating kanuka. the Falls River falls. Allow 3 hours return. A shorter option for those with less time is the Cascade Falls on the same track. Bark Bay to Awaroa, 4 h, 11.5 km (tidal) Leave the coast at Mutton Cove and climb to another Allow 1 h 30 min return. saddle. From here the track descends to Whariwharangi Cross Bark Bay estuary or follow the all-tide track (only adds Bay. The hut—a restored farm homestead—and campsite Separation Point 10 min) around its edge and climb steeply to a saddle. Here are just behind the beach. Add 1 hour to go via Separation you lose all sense of the sea below as you journey through From Mutton Cove a track leads to Separation Point, where Point. (See Track notes—side trips, on next page.) stands of manuka. fur seals breed. This track branches shortly before the point Whariwharangi to Wainui, 1 h 30 min, 5.5 km to rejoin the Coast Track at the saddle above Whariwharangi Bay (1 hour). Track profile From Whariwharangi Hut follow a small stream then climb

25 26 27 Low-tide timetables JULY 2009 JULY 2009 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2009 OCTOBER 2009 2009 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2009

LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE DATE a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. DATE a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.

1 10:07 10:39 11:30 --:-- 12:56 01:19 1 02:05 02:32 02:40 03:11 02:48 03:23 2 11:05 11:48 12:25 12:41 01:39 02:05 2 02:43 03:10 03:19 03:48 03:37 04:06 3 --:-- 12:05 01:19 01:41 02:17 02:43 3 03:18 03:44 03:59 04:25 04:26 04:50 4 12:48 01:04 02:03 02:29 02:50 03:16 4 03:52 04:17 04:40 05:03 05:13 05:36 5 01:37 01:58 02:41 03:09 03:22 03:47 5 04:26 04:49 05:22 05:44 06:00 06:24 6 02:20 02:45 03:16 03:44 03:54 04:17 6 05:01 05:22 06:06 06:28 06:47 07:14 7 02:59 03:27 03:49 04:15 04:26 04:47 7 05:37 05:58 06:51 07:18 07:35 08:09 8 03:35 04:05 04:21 04:46 05:00 05:20 8 06:16 06:37 07:41 08:17 08:25 09:08 9 04:10 04:39 04:54 05:16 05:35 05:55 9 06:58 07:22 08:36 09:26 09:21 10:10 10 04:44 05:12 05:27 05:47 06:14 06:35 10 07:45 08:18 09:41 10:42 10:27 11:14 11 05:19 05:45 06:02 06:21 06:57 07:26 11 08:40 09:33 10:57 11:52 11:41 --:-- 12 05:55 06:19 06:40 07:00 07:49 08:38 12 09:49 11:03 --:-- 12:16 12:16 12:53 13 06:33 06:54 07:22 07:48 08:55 10:14 13 11:15 --:-- 12:53 01:23 01:16 01:54 14 07:13 07:35 08:12 08:55 10:23 11:39 14 12:20 12:41 01:48 02:18 02:13 02:44 15 07:58 08:25 09:13 10:24 11:55 --:-- 15 01:22 01:49 02:38 03:04 03:05 03:28 16 08:48 09:30 10:32 11:50 12:43 01:07 16 02:15 02:42 03:24 03:45 03:52 04:08 17 09:47 10:48 --:-- 12:01 01:37 02:03 17 03:02 03:27 04:07 04:23 04:35 04:44 18 10:56 --:-- 12:57 01:18 02:24 02:49 18 03:46 04:07 04:47 04:58 05:13 05:19 19 12:04 12:12 01:53 02:19 03:08 03:30 19 04:27 04:43 05:26 05:33 05:49 05:54 20 01:09 01:25 02:43 03:09 03:50 04:08 20 05:06 05:18 06:03 06:08 06:24 06:30 21 02:05 02:29 03:29 03:53 04:30 04:44 21 05:44 05:52 06:40 06:46 06:58 07:07 22 02:57 03:23 04:14 04:34 05:08 05:18 22 06:20 06:26 07:18 07:28 07:33 07:46 23 03:46 04:12 04:56 05:12 05:46 05:53 23 06:58 07:04 07:59 08:15 08:10 08:29 24 04:34 04:57 05:37 05:49 06:23 06:30 24 07:38 07:47 08:44 09:10 08:52 09:15 25 05:21 05:40 06:18 06:26 07:04 07:14 25 08:23 08:44 09:38 10:11 09:43 10:07 26 06:06 06:21 06:58 07:06 07:51 08:17 26 09:18 09:59 10:42 11:13 10:46 11:04 27 06:52 07:03 07:40 07:53 09:53 10:54 27 10:27 11:20 11:53 --:-- --:-- 12:00 28 07:37 07:48 08:30 09:02 11:15 --:-- 28 11:46 --:-- 12:11 12:57 12:08 01:10 29 08:25 08:42 09:33 10:40 12:21 12:40 29 12:25 12:55 01:06 01:51 01:16 02:10 30 09:17 09:53 10:55 11:59 01:20 01:44 30 01:16 01:49 01:58 02:39 02:22 03:03 31 10:19 11:16 --:-- 12:17 31 02:00 02:32 03:22 03:52

28 29 Low-tide timetables (continued) JANUARY 2010 JANUARY 2010 FEBRUARY MARCH 2010 APRIL 2010 2010 MAY JUNE 2010

LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE LOW TIDE DATE a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. DATE a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.

1 04:16 04:40 05:36 05:58 04:32 04:53 1 05:29 05:54 04:42 05:12 05:39 06:10 2 05:05 05:27 06:18 06:43 05:14 05:37 2 06:06 06:34 05:19 05:52 06:20 06:50 3 05:52 06:15 06:59 07:27 05:54 06:19 3 06:43 07:14 05:59 06:32 07:06 07:33 4 06:36 07:03 07:39 08:11 06:33 07:00 4 06:22 06:55 06:43 07:16 07:55 08:21 5 07:21 07:51 08:22 08:57 07:11 07:41 5 07:06 07:41 07:35 08:06 08:49 09:18 6 08:05 08:41 09:11 09:47 07:50 08:23 6 08:03 08:36 08:39 09:06 09:44 10:23 7 08:54 09:34 10:16 10:48 08:35 09:10 7 09:24 09:47 09:49 10:15 10:39 11:27 8 09:50 10:30 11:44 --:-- 09:35 10:08 8 10:49 11:09 10:52 11:25 11:34 --:-- 9 11:00 11:33 12:04 01:06 11:06 11:26 9 11:53 --:-- 11:46 --:-- 12:25 12:27 10 --:-- 12:20 01:26 02:08 --:-- 12:35 10 12:19 12:43 12:23 12:33 01:15 01:20 11 12:41 01:30 02:32 02:56 12:54 01:38 11 01:13 01:25 01:11 01:17 02:01 02:12 12 01:50 02:27 03:23 03:36 02:03 02:27 12 01:55 02:03 01:52 01:58 02:45 03:01 13 02:50 03:14 04:03 04:11 02:54 03:06 13 02:31 02:38 02:31 02:39 03:29 03:50 14 03:40 03:54 04:37 04:43 03:33 03:41 14 03:04 03:12 03:08 03:21 04:14 04:37 15 04:22 04:31 05:08 05:14 04:07 04:14 15 03:37 03:47 03:46 04:03 05:00 05:23 16 04:59 05:05 05:38 05:44 04:38 04:45 16 04:09 04:23 04:26 04:47 05:49 06:09 17 05:32 05:37 06:06 06:15 05:08 05:16 17 04:44 05:00 05:09 05:32 06:41 06:57 18 06:03 06:10 06:35 06:47 05:37 05:48 18 05:21 05:40 05:57 06:19 07:35 07:49 19 06:34 06:43 07:06 07:21 06:07 06:21 19 06:03 06:24 06:50 07:09 08:32 08:47 20 07:05 07:17 07:40 07:59 06:40 06:57 20 06:53 07:14 07:51 08:06 09:32 09:55 21 07:37 07:53 08:21 08:43 07:16 07:36 21 07:56 08:13 08:57 09:11 10:33 11:08 22 08:13 08:32 09:16 09:36 08:01 08:22 22 09:13 09:25 10:04 10:24 11:35 --:-- 23 08:55 09:17 10:36 10:47 09:00 09:19 23 10:31 10:47 11:07 11:36 12:16 12:36 24 09:51 10:11 --:-- 12:11 10:22 10:33 24 11:38 --:-- --:-- 12:06 01:14 01:34 25 11:09 11:19 12:19 01:27 11:52 --:-- 25 12:04 12:37 12:39 01:01 02:03 02:27 26 --:-- 12:36 01:47 02:27 12:05 01:05 26 01:06 01:29 01:33 01:54 02:47 03:15 27 12:41 01:47 02:54 03:20 01:28 02:04 27 01:57 02:18 02:20 02:43 03:27 03:57 28 02:03 02:46 03:46 04:08 02:32 02:56 28 02:43 03:05 03:03 03:29 04:05 04:35 29 03:10 03:38 03:23 03:44 29 03:25 03:49 03:44 04:12 04:41 05:11 30 04:04 04:26 04:08 04:29 30 04:04 04:31 04:22 04:53 05:17 05:45 31 04:52 05:13 04:50 05:12 05:00 05:32

Tide tables supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd—www.ofu.co.nz 30 31 Commercial groups Booking information and conditions A concession (an official authorisation) is required to How to book operate any commercial activity in an area managed by the Department of Conservation. Concessions are required All huts and campsites must be booked in advance all year for but not restricted to: guiding (including tramping, round. Bookings can be made online or by post, fax, email, walking, fishing, hunting, climbing/ski tours, kayaking/ phone, or in person at selected DOC offices, i-Sites and canoeing); transport services; and commercial education visitor centres. A booking fee may apply. or instruction activities. Before booking DOC-managed huts and campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track can be booked by commercial operators who It is strongly recommended that you read this brochure have a concession. before proceeding to the online booking site, particularly the sections: For more information regarding concessions, visit www.doc.govt.nz >$! Terms and Conditions <=>!%' Bookings not meeting the following Terms and Conditions ‘!%% are treated as invalid, and will be reversed (cancelled) by the Department of Conservation. !+ @!%! General To make a booking online @%+!''! the facility/ies / service/s at the time of booking. You can make a booking online through our website www.doc.govt.nz #+‚!%!%!! infant intending to use a facility or service. The online system will allow you 25 minutes to complete your booking from the time you select the huts and &!! campsites you wish to book. If a booking is not completed nationality of each party member must be entered at the within 25 minutes, the places will be released. time of booking. You will require the following information: @+'ƒ another. %!ƒ%'!!+ !+%ƒƒ !%!%% service/s may not be substituted unless approved via your party a Department of Conservation office. Substitution of all %!%!ˆ>!€%' or the majority of names listed on a booking will not be will be charged via the ANZ Bank online secure payment approved. system. (The Department of Conservation will not hold '!+may be required your credit card details. Personal information held about to produce proof of identity when collecting tickets or walkers will be used for booking purposes only and will accessing facilities/services booked. Accepted forms of ID not be handed out to any third parties.) are a passport, driver’s licence, credit card or student ID. To make a manual booking >%!ƒ!!''! to use Department of Conservation facilities/services Complete the booking form attached in the middle of this unless authorised by the Department of Conservation brochure and forward it via fax or mail, or email or phone via a Concession or other agreement. the Great Walks Helpdesk Nelson. A booking fee will apply. Contact details are listed on the back page of this >%#'+ booklet. If you can, check the hut and campsite availability. for facilities/services on behalf of customers must hold Manual bookings cannot be made without full payment of an Agent agreement with or obtain permission from the accommodation fees in New Zealand dollars. Department of Conservation. 32 33 Age ranges charged in addition to the usual accommodation fee, +''%% and where there is no valid booking, the Department apply to all services provided by the Department of of Conservation does not guarantee access to that, or Conservation (DOC): other, facilities/services on the track. \#'! Infant Child Youth Adult Alterations and cancellation policies 0–4 years 5–10 years 11–17 years 18 years plus General ‘&%'&!!+ ranges. Please check the particular services you require. @!+!'ƒ who made the original booking. \!’!!+ accompanied by an adult !+'&!!% #'%%%!! >!%!!!+<' for children under 10 years. Please check the specific of Conservation and will have to be resubmitted to track information on the website. the Department of Conservation office making your alteration, transfer or cancellation by phone, fax Prices or mail. Sending credit card details by email is not #'%“!!!%!]‘ recommended for security reasons. (Goods and Services Tax). Transfer of booking dates @!=%+%! your credit card through the ANZ Bank secure payment !++! network at the time the booking is made. the current booking period. Those wishing to change the start date of their booking to a date where bookings are #%%'!%!%!%!!ˆ not open must cancel their booking and rebook once >!>!!+<=>% bookings are open. reasons and must be resupplied if alterations or +!!% cancellations are made through a DOC office. higher fee / price period applies the difference in fees ++%%'!' must be paid at the time of the transfer being made. \%'+!! +!!% change without notice. lower fee/ price period applies the difference will be Discounts refunded less cancellation fees. The cancellation fee will be calculated as per the table below. Credit card #U”!%&++“ details must be supplied so transfer and refund can be Federated Mountain Club, NZ Deer Stalkers Association, processed. LandSAR and NZ Mountain Safety Council Staff and Instructors who hold a Backcountry Hut Pass. Alterations via internet •%S!%+ Selected alterations and transfers that will not affect: Instead, supply your membership details/number and 1. the cost or Backcountry Hut Pass number to the office listed on the 2. change the facilities/services booked or track information on www.doc.govt.nz, along with the 3. the people booked into those facilities/services, details of what you want to book. can be made online up to two days prior to departure. After !%&+ this date you must contact the Department of Conservation Penalty rates—for non-valid and un-booked office listed on the confirmation letter/receipt. You are unable accommodation on walking tracks to add services or people to your booking. Instead you must make another booking or contact the Department of &&!+%ƒ&% Conservation office listed on the confirmation letter/receipt. for the date of use will result in penalty fees being

34 35 Alterations via DOC office Travel insurance #+!Œ+! <'>&%! may incur a fee of up to $10. arrange travel insurance to guard against the loss of #ƒ+!!' costs associated with cancellation or delay of your trip. !%UU”%% <'>&+ non Department of Conservation booked transport, Cancellations due to DOC closures accommodation and flight bookings if delays should occur. $<'>&%%ƒ&% Liability disclaimer due to severe weather or facility/service conditions, a full refund of the fee for the unused Department of <'>&++ Conservation facilities/services will be given. injury, damage or any costs incurred by visitors. &&!!'ƒ booking may be required to leave before their trip/ booking is completed. History $'%%!+<' Conservation you must contact the Department of For at least 500 years, Maori lived along the Abel Tasman Conservation office listed on your confirmation letter coast, gathering food from the sea, estuaries and forests, within 7 days to obtain your refund or reschedule your and growing kumera on suitable sites. Most occupation was trip. NO refund will be given after this time and trips will seasonal but some sites in Awaroa Inlet were permanent. not be rescheduled. On 18 December 1642, Abel Tasman anchored his ˆ+%!!&%% two ships near Wainui in Mohua (Golden Bay), the first available once the service reopens. European to visit Aotearoa New Zealand. He lost four crew Cancellations by visitors in a skirmish with the Maori there, Ngati Tumatakokiri. $&ƒ%%+ The Tumatakokiri were conquered around 1800 and the cancellation fees apply. conquerors in turn were invaded in the 1820s. Te Atiawa, + Ngati Rarua and Ngati Tama all trace their ancestry to this latter invasion. Cancellation fees are based on the earliest Cancellation Frenchman Dumont d’Urville followed in January 1827, start date* fee exploring the area between Marahau and Torrent Bay. More than 10 days before the start date and within U” Permanent European settlement began around 1855. The 48 hours of making the booking settlers logged forests, built ships, quarried granite and More than 10 days before the start date and more ‹” fired the hillsides to create pasture. than 48 hours after making the booking For a time there was prosperity but soon the easy timber Between 3 and 10 days before the start date ‹U” was gone and the hills were invaded by gorse and Between 1 and 2 days before the start date UU” bracken. Little now remains of their enterprise and the On or after the start date UU” ravaged landscape is slowly healing. Medical circumstances that prevent customer walking Abel Tasman National Park was formed after Nelson track — must be accompanied by a medical certificate U” conservationist Perrine Moncrieff became concerned at and requested within one month of the departure date the prospect of logging along the beautiful coast. She Booked Transport more than 24 hours prior to departure U” campaigned to have 15,000 hectares of crown land made Booked Transport less than 24 hours prior to departure into a national park. A petition presented to the Government UU” or on day of departure or after departure date suggested Abel Tasman’s name for the park, which was th * Note: If the booking has been transferred to a later date then the original opened in 1942 on the 300 anniversary of his visit. In start date will be used for cancellation calculation purposes. January 2007 the foreshore of the Abel Tasman coast became scenic reserve. This provides additional protection for the foreshore that is complementary to the national park.

36 37 go twice a day. The regular influx of nutrients from the sea Natural history supports many fish, snails, worms, and crabs, which are food for coastal birds. Being sandy (rather than muddy) the Vegetation park’s estuaries are easily explored around low tide. The park’s bedrock is mostly granite. Its physical and Areas inundated by only the highest tides carry salt marsh chemical qualities determine the nature of the forest cover vegetation: rushes, glasswort and sea primrose. These plants and details, such as the colour of beaches and streambeds. trap moving sand, often beginning a long process which Soils developed from granite bedrock are relatively infertile, can result in replacement of the estuarine community with a yet damp gullies just above sea level support rich forest. terrestrial one. Although many trees were removed during the milling era, a lush understorey of trees and shrubs, tree ferns, Beyond the shoreline kiekie and supplejack remains and the gullies lead the The park’s rocky coastline is a fascinating place to explore, regeneration process. particularly with snorkel and goggles. Between the tides, Black beech is the natural cover of the dry ridges and plants and animals occupy distinct bands like the forest headlands close to the sea, with hard beech further inland zones between sea level and the bushline. Periwinkles, where more moisture is available. Kanuka occurs where tubeworms, neptunes necklace and pink algae are all there have been windfalls or a history of fires. Manuka adapted to a particular level of exposure to sun and wind. occurs where repeated burning has degraded the soil. Underwater, seaweeds are grazed by sea urchins and Birdlife Cook’s turban shells. Further out are granite reefs, while at Separation Point live bryozoans, tiny animals that build D’Urville found South Island kokako in the forests around extensive colonies of coral-like structures. Torrent Bay; these and several other native bird species have since disappeared and bellbird, fantail, pigeon and Fur seals are found along the coast of the park, particularly tui are now the main forest birds. Around the beaches, on the more remote granite headlands of Separation Point estuaries and wetlands, pukeko are common. and Tonga Island. A range of wading birds stalk the estuaries for fish and Tonga Island Marine Reserve runs one nautical mile out shellfish, while offshore, gannets, shags and terns can from the coast between Awaroa Head and the headland be seen diving for food. Little blue penguins feed at sea separating Bark Bay and Mosquito Bay. All marine life during the day and return to burrows on the park’s islands within its boundaries is protected and no fishing is allowed. at night. In 2007 Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust was formed A separate publication on the reserve is available. whose vision is to have the forests and beaches of Abel Tasman once again filled with birdsong. You may see the trusts stoat and possum traps on or near the track in DOC management Torrent Bay. The traps are regularly checked by volunteers so don’t touch the traps and if you see a dead animal tell Conservation management tools the next DOC ranger you see. While the park and coastline may appear to be completely natural and undeveloped, modern technology is used Rivers and estuaries to provide low-impact facilities and maintain the pristine The native fish communities within Abel Tasman waterways environment for the 150,000 visitors to the Coast Track are almost pristine, due to the lowland nature of the park each year. Visitors and concessionaire access and use are (most other national parks being alpine) and its proximity to also managed carefully to ensure that people can have the sea. A native fish survey has found that the rivers and a “national park experience”. Even in the peak summer streams of the park contain a diversity of native freshwater period there will be places that are quiet and natural, fish, with 14 species recorded, including threatened migratory particularly between Totaranui and Wainui. galaxiid species, such as the short-jawed and giant kokopu, as well as long-finned eels, which are also threatened. Toilets and sewerage disposal Unmodified estuaries are an integral feature of the Abel Containment tanks are custom made to sit underground Tasman Coast, always changing as the tides come and beneath toilets. These capture all effluent. Sewage is 38 39 pumped out from septic and containment tank systems council rules that are written to reflect the special nature annually. It is barged to the nearest roadend and and character of the coastal setting. Access to private land transported to an urban sewage system at Rabbit Island. In is by permission from the landowner only. National Park 2007, 71,000 litres of sewage were removed from the park. rules, such as “no dogs”, do not apply on private land. Solar power Solar power generators are used to drive the pumps that Environmental Care Code move effluent away from sensitive sites such as Bark Bay DOC promotes the 10 key principles contained in the spit to a dispersal field away from the public. Radios, using NZ Environmental Care Code. This code was developed solar-generated power in their rechargable batteries, are to guide visitors in ways to minimise their impact on the used for communication at rangers huts. Small solar- environment while enjoying the outdoors. The Abel Tasman powered computers detect faults and monitor the sewage Coast Track is part of New Zealand’s smallest national park systems. A solar-powered water filtration system provides and the pressure on the environment is increasing. Visitors drinking water for the main huts. are urged to remain sensitive to the environment and other Electronic tools users while enjoying the stunning surroundings the park has to offer. Electronic data loggers are used to record work tasks, download visitor monitoring data and undertake Protect plants and animals inspections on visitor assets. Management has been Remove rubbish further enhanced by introducing electronic computer Bury toilet waste counters hidden in the track to monitor visitor numbers. Keep waterways clean Take care with fires Outboard motors Camp carefully Keep to the track Four-stroke outboard motors are now widely used on DOC Consider others boats and most water taxis. These have the added benefit Respect our cultural heritage of being economic on fuel and are considerably less noisy. Enjoy your visit Toitu te whenua (leave the land undisturbed). Protecting sensitive coastal sites While the Care Code is general, below is specific Foreshore restoration has occurred at many sites, such as environmental care information for visitors to the Abel Mosquito beach, where the remaining coastal spit vegetation Tasman National Park. has been fenced off and beach steps installed to provide better access. Kayak racks have also been constructed at #'!#+\ some sites to help minimise the impact on the foreshore. fully protected. These include all marine life, including marine mammals and shellfish in Tonga Island Marine DOC Hut heating Reserve. Kayakers should keep at least 20 metres away Anchorage and Bark Bay Huts use LPG for heating. from seals. +++^!+++ Private land removed. This is part of the “carry in, carry out” policy This park is unusual in the fact that there are pieces of land that has worked well for many years. Staff, commercial along the coast at Anchorage, Torrent Bay and Awaroa in operators and the public need to work together to private ownership. When the Abel Tasman National Park ensure the park remains clean and litter free. was created in 1942, small parcels of land were excluded '&!!&! and remain outside the park to this day. The biggest of and campsites throughout the park. To ensure toilet these sections is the Moncrieff Private Scenic Reserve, systems run efficiently and don’t smell, close toilet lids which is managed as part of the park through a covenant after use, and close toilet doors. Do not put rubbish or with the Crown. Some of the private land has been food scraps in toilets. Closing the door will improve the developed for holiday accommodation. Land use, activities vent efficiency and remove smells. Please use toilets and buildings on this land have to comply with local where they have been provided and avoid polluting bush 40 41 margins and waterways. Away from tracks, campsites Nelson Lakes Shuttles and huts, bury your toilet waste in the shallow organic Transport options to all track ends. To fit in with your plans. layers of the topsoil well away from any flowing water. Ph +64 3 521 1900, [email protected] '!%'&!! Web: www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz the main camps and huts as part of the basic facilities. Potable water is provided at Anchorage, Bark Bay, Abel Tasman Coachlines Awaroa, Totaranui and Whariwharangi. Supplies are All transport requirements for the Abel Tasman and limited so use sparingly. Giardia has been found in Abel Kahurangi National Parks. Packages including transport, Tasman National Park. Water taken from streams may cruises, sea-kayaking etc. For bookings and info: not be safe to drink and should be treated or boiled for 27 Bridge St, Nelson. Ph: +64 3 548 0285 info@ 3 minutes to make it safe. Avoid disposing of detergents abeltasmantravel.co.nz www.abeltasmantravel.co.nz and food scraps, as this causes visible pollution and attracts vermin. Don’t use soap in streams. Affordable Transport—Your One Stop Shop (LTNZ Licensed) #+S Bus Charters & Tours Kahurangi Abel Tasman Golden Bay regenerating forest communities. Past fires have vehicle rental & accommodation www.bookabach.co.nz/4346 damaged considerable tracts of the original forest along Ph 027 423 7428 Email [email protected] the coastal bays and inlets. No fires are permitted in the open, including driftwood fires on the beach. A Water taxi small number of fireplaces are provided at some of the Wilsons Abel Tasman larger campsites where a hut warden is present and firewood has been supplied. Take a portable fuel stove All options, all year, 1 call. Fast New Catamaran or Water for cooking and boiling water. Taxi ex Kaiteriteri, Marahau, Nelson. 0800 223 5827 or (03) 528 2027, www.AbelTasman.co.nz

Commercial operators Marahau Water Taxis Scheduled daily departures year round, from Marahau into the Abel Tasman. Day walkers and hikers transport Transport and activities both available. Free off street parking. Ph. 0800 808 018 or +64 3 527 8176 www.abeltasmancentre.co.nz Bus Aqua Taxi Golden Bay Coachlines Aqua Taxis operate all year round. We run regular Your transport for the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National services the entire length of the National Park. Running Parks. Bookings and information contact: +64 3 525 8352 additional early and late departure times. Depart from [email protected] www.gbcoachlines.co.nz Marahau or Kaiteriteri. Free secure off-street parking @ Marahau. +64 3 527 8083, 0800 AQUA TAXI Somerset Hostel Trampers Transport [email protected] [email protected]

Linking Wainui and Collingwood. ($60/journey, max 4) for Kayaks & all year. Ph: +64 3 524 8624 [email protected] The Sea Kayak Company

Trek Express track shuttle and passenger service Hi join us sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park. FREEPHONE 0508 25 29 25 or +64 3 528 7251 4WD track transport to and from any destination. Groups [email protected] www.seakayaknz.co.nz of all sizes or individuals welcome. Free SAFE storage of vehicle. Call free 0800 843 432 for information, or ph/fax +64 3 540 2042. www.trekexpress.co.nz or email [email protected]

42 43 Abel Tasman Kayaks Wilsons Abel Tasman Abel Tasman Kayaks a premium tourism experience for Beachfront Lodges, ensuite rooms, fine food, no heavy discerning travellers offering a comprehensive portfolio packs, includes boat cruise. Treat yourself 0800 223 5827 of guided, day & multi-day kayak tours. Open 1 Nov– or (03) 528 2027, www.AbelTasman.co.nz 30 Apr. Free pick-ups, parking, showers, gear storage. +64 3 527 8022 www.abeltasmankayaks.co.nz Equipment

Kaiteriteri Kayaks Motueka Sportsworld Enjoy our blend of good times, great people, personality- Buy or hire all outdoor equipment. Closest outdoor shop plus guides and interactive trips! Go for a big day out, to ATNP. Open 7 days in summer. Top clothing & footwear big lunch, lots of laughs join a trip with Kaiteriteri Kayaks. brands for sale. 201 High St, Motueka. Ph +64 3 528 9845 Open 1 Nov–30 Apr. Free pick-ups, gear storage. Email: [email protected] www.sportsworld.co.nz +64 3 527 8383 www.seakayak.co.nz

Ocean River Accommodation

Hiring kayaks is the sole focus of our business. We prepare The Barn Backpackers Accommodation & Camping Ground you for your big adventure through our renowned and comprehensive safety briefing. 1–5 day hire. Open all year. Campsites with all facilities; backpacker shared rooms Free parking, showers & gear storage. +64 3 527 8340 and private cabins. Full activity booking service. www.oceanriver.co.nz +64 3 527 8043 [email protected] www.barn.co.nz

Marahau Sea Kayaks Aquapackers, Floating Accommodation, Anchorage Bay Guided tours and freedom rentals, year round, friendly We offer unique backpacker style accommodation on and professional, free parking, gear storage, hot showers. board a boat in Anchorage Bay. Open September till May. Ph +64 3 527 8571 [email protected] www.msk.net.nz www.aquapackers.co.nz or 0800 430 744.

Air Wilsons Abel Tasman Beachfront Lodges: Torrent Bay Lodge, Meadowbank Golden Bay Air Scheduled Services Homestead — Awaroa; private ensuite rooms. Avoid the crowds—visit beautiful northern Abel Tasman. 0800 223 5827 or (03) 528 2027, www.AbelTasman.co.nz Enter via Golden Bay with Golden Bay Air. Scheduled flights Wellington–Takaka with connecting shuttle to (Sep–Apr). Charter flights year round. View schedule and i-Site Visitor Centres book online at www.goldenbayair.co.nz Ph: 0800 588 885 or +64 3 525 8725 [email protected] Nelson i-Site Visitor Centre, ph: +64 3 548 2304 Motueka i-Site Visitor Centre, ph: +64 3 528 6543 Remote Adventure Air Transport Golden Bay i-Site Visitor Centre, ph: +64 3 525 9136 Charter flights to/from the area. Viewing Kahurangi, Abel Tasman and Golden Bay. Available summer. Ph 0800 150 338 www.remoteadventures.co.nz Other publications

Guided walks Abel Tasman Coast Track Trip Information Sheet (free) Kahurangi Guided Walks Abel Tasman Parkmap We offer 1 to 5 day small party guided walks with The Inland Track multiple options and also guide the Heaphy Track. Totaranui Walks flier Ph +64 3 525 7177 www.abel-tasman-track.co.nz Tonga Island Marine Reserve brochure (free)

44 45 DOC contact details

For more information about the Abel Tasman Coast Track contact: Nelson Regional Visitor Centre Millers Acre / Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street, PO Box 375 Nelson 7040 Ph: (03) 546 9339 Email: [email protected] For booking huts or campsites contact: Great Walks Helpdesk Nelson Department of Conservation PO Box 375 Nelson 7040 New Zealand Ph: (03) 546 8210 International: +64 3 546 8210 Fax: (03) 546 9612 International: +64 3 546 9612 Email: [email protected] or visit www.doc.govt.nz Helpdesk hours Mon–Sun 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Bookings can be made in person at selected DOC offices, i-Sites and visitor centres. A booking fee may apply. For hunting and dog permits for northern Abel Tasman National Park contact DOC Golden Bay (03) 525 8026. For hunting and dog permits for southern Abel Tasman National Park contact Nelson Regional Visitor Centre (03) 546 9339 or DOC Motueka (03) 528 1810.

Published by: Department of Conservation Nelson/Marlborough Conservancy Private Bag 5, Nelson 7042 June 2009 Cover: looking north towards Totaranui Crown copyright Photo: D Parr