n dac wt te eatet f osrain a numbers as Conservation, of Department the with advance in If you want to walk the Abel Tasman Track, you’ll need to reserve Abel Tasman NationalPark and surrounding areas. towns the in budgets all for cater book to breakfasts ‘n bed to and need you’ll are trip, there more vacancies your There are motels, campsites, months, backpackers lodges of those Outside sure advance. in be accommodation to want you If throughout Januarywhenthepopulationsoars. holidaymakers to this area, especially at the end of December and spots and very popular walks have always attracted New Zealand The relaxed lifestyle, excellent climate, beautiful DAYOUT INTASMAN BAY . comdto, rsarn ad fes detr ad eco- and adventure some offers tourism booking facilities. and has restaurant the Marahau a of Walkway.accommodation, beginning Tasman the at Abel Park world-famous National Tasman Abel the of boundary the on is village little this Kaiteriteri, of north 33km MARAHAU or simplylazeonthebeautifulbeaches. delightful two these of sands crowds. yachting attract You golden and bays kayaking sheltered go walk, can the Motueka, of north km 14 KAITERITERI andLITTLE tourism and business a centre. to town class working a from rapidly apples, developing is of it that mean growing - hops and the grapes kiwifruit, berries, includes asa which - as well agriculture industry, diverse fishing the and Tourism spurt. growth rapid River, a in is Motueka that town the a also Bay. It’s into Tasman of flows which mouth the at town small a is Motueka MOTUEKA about bookings. it’s taxis, water using possible to But do sections of the track on a dayout without worrying limited. be to had have walkers of
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1 ik p fe mp t h Mtea nomto Cnr (well Centre Information Motueka the at map free a up Pick 1 Tasman Abel - Kaiteriteri - National Parkarea: Motueka the in Walks WALKS by shady glades where you can park your car and have a cool, a have and car your park can you where glades shady by At the end of the short stretch is a beautiful picnic spot surrounded minutes besidetheRiwaka River. 10 only for Takakadrive to and Motueka fromroad the Turnoff insight into themakingofsurrounding giving landscapeand river. panels interesting of bonus shady the quiet, with spot a picnic or 'ambience' like who those for walking Easy return 2 • sports centre,pineplantationandcemetery. • rich andfamous. Motueka’s by owned homes modern large, to houses) (holiday • tide. full at seascape beautiful a to birds wading with flats mud from • large vesselthatliesintheestuary sandnearthewalkway. a Seddon, Janie the of hulk rusting the in lies Evidence fishing. - • trappings. Interestingfeaturesinclude: tourist the without Zealand New small-town Bay Tasman of of glimpses with views splendid some see you’ll track this On signposted, justofftheHighStreet).
The MotuekaWalkway -2.5hours The Source of the Riwaka River Walk - 20 minutes 20 Walk- River Riwaka the of Source The Cook’s colourful PotteryStudio. canal, a gardens, public bush, native course, golf The baches older small, from houses NZ of variety wide A changes that estuary tidal a beside you leads track The The Port - t he centre of one of Motueka’s main industries tunnel separatedbyrapidsandair-locks. water-filled of metres 800 negotiate can they how divers scuba made. well are tunnels of TakakaAthe tells how also and plaque Hill several landform Karst supplied the describe which plaques has information written Conservation of Department The river the grottos, goblin of emerges fromitsflowthoughthetunnels. shadiest hundred the A in Pool. on, Crystal further the metres called hole deep a to walk You on theup-riverside. Follow the very well formed track which leads off the picnic area through 4kilometresoflimestonetunnels. cool swim in the small river that has just appeared after travelling your stepsforadoubledose ofcoastalbeauty main Riwaka- Kaiteriteri Road and complete the loop, or retrace To return to Kaiteriteri, either head up Stephens Bay Road to the there isapicnicareaandreservewithtoilets. where beach Bay Stephens to down track cliff the follow Then land towardsNelson From here you get superb views to the Abel Tasman Park and the headland. the of top on station trig end the to eastern you takes track the zig-zag a where to Stroll Beach. Kaiteriteri Little to headland and Beach Kaiteriteri wooded small, the of over left, your on immediately end track the take eastern the at bridge the Cross easel andwalkingshoeswithgoodgrip. A series of picture-postcard golden beaches. Take your camera or 3 Kaiteriteri to Stephens BayCoastalLoop- 11⁄2 - 2hours . .
2 tuge wt sotlvd nepie sc a frig ship- farming, as building, millingandquarrying. such enterprises short-lived with struggled who settlers early of reminder a are trees exotic areas, other In places. many in mark tide high the to right grows forest Native The wide, well-formed path mostly follows the rugged coastline. 4 The Abel Tasman NationalParkWalkway the Tasman Bayregionwaitingforyour return! from wine a or tonic and gin there’sa knowing life, outdoor the restaurant and hot showers, book in to Awaroa Lodge and sample the track. • www.AquaTaxi.webnz.co.nz at theheightofsummer.) to book at least 2 hours prior to departure. Bookings are essential (Waterdays. or hours few Taxiyou require generally Companies a for walking after beach another from boat by up picked be or track andthenwalkbacktoMarahau(atthestartof • part ofthismagnificenttrack are There didn’t humpitalltheway! bay of your choice - you don’t have to confess to friends that you the to boat by delivered pack your have Even pocket. or fitness time, your suit to walk your tailor can you that fact the is least Not reasons. many for tracks Zealand’sbest New of one is This to thespectacularscenery. the sea, the granite has been pounded into intricate shapes adding by pressured Constantly base. granite park’s the of weathering golden sand and clear water. This sand is the result of erosion and scenery is always magnificent. Short side tracks take you down to the and gentle and gradual is ascent the headlands, over climbs track the today.Where area the enjoy to required is effort Little
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If you love easy walking and have 3 days to spare, walk Astrolabe just north of Marahau and spent a week a spent and Marahau of north just 3 building businessinthe1880s,orto to Walkhides. back of tanning the in use for Nelson in sold was trees. It beech and rimu of stands the from bark collect to called to taxi Takewater a Bark Bayto Torrent Bayor Anchorage Inlet. Bepreparedformuddywetfeet! Awaroathe across tide low at done is walk the of part because the Lodge for the night. Note - this itinerary depends on the tides to back boat the catch there, From track. the of end western the your room you could take in a light pack and luggage walk to Totaranuiyour near left and Lodge the into checked you’ve Once to Totaranui, about2hours. for a more intrepid and long afternoon would be to walk the track site of a processing plant for granite quarried here. An alternative Huge granite blocks on Tonga Beach are a reminder of the former taxi fromtheLodge. water the book - boat a catching before hrs) (2.5 Bay Bark or hr) (1 TongaBay to walking by bush the of more see or taxi water by Kaiteriteri or Marahau to return could you morning next The old, abandonedcottages. their of remains the around in closed has bush the but Australia, to export for and use local for here timber milled settlers Once swim. a having with short along afternoon, the in lovely do could you walks some at with luggage spot beautiful your a leave is Awaroa and Lodge. in the near Check Lodge track. Awaroa the to of boat middle the the catch morning, the in Early Awaroa Walks TorrentBay (2.5 hrs) where early settlers carried out a boat- a out carried settlers early where hrs) (2.5 Bark Bay Bark , a pretty inlet where traders once traders where inlet pretty a , Anchorage (3.5hrs). Marahauto Anchorage Hut4hours Average Walking Times forFreedomWalkers platforms. DOCisresponsibleforbothhutsandcampsites • Whariwharangi. • Centres inMotueka,Nelsonor Takaka. Information or Conservation of Department the from obtainable • tables andtaps(waterneedstobeboiled)toiletstoiletpaper • Information aboutthe Track tide • after lowtide • of aware be to tides: need you where track the of parts 2 are There to continue Important Note: can you but Totaranui, at Whariwharangi, another3.5hours. stop people Most
Awaroa Hutto Totaranui 1.5hours Onetahuti to Awaroa Hut1.5hours Bark BaytoOnetahuti2.5hours Torrent BaytoBark3hours Anchorage Hutto Torrent Bay1hour Camp sites have a tap, toilets, toilet paper and tent site tent and paper toilet toilets, tap, a have sites Camp and Awaroa Bay, Bark Anchorage, at located are Huts Whether you stay in huts or camp, you need to buy a pass, bunks, have do they but cookers have don’t huts The Awaroa estuary can be crossed 2 hours either side of low Onetahuti Beach crossing is safe within 3 hours before or 4 and instructionareprovided. offerrentals. YouEquipment days. 4 or 3 or day one for hire can of the Abel Tasman coastline is by sea kayak. Several companies waters sheltered the exploring of ways popular most the of One • SPORT/ADVENTURE www.nelson.net/web/sealswim Phone/fax: 035278136 The companyprovidesfullwetsuit,snorkel,maskand fins. the at seals the amongst swims Guided Tongacolony.seal Island Abel Tasman SealSwim • Phone/fax: 035268749 for safetyandriskmanagement. Kaiteriteri before a barbecue lunch. You are (just accompanied by guides in a chase boat Bay and equipment Stephens provides and tuition gives company The Beach). from trimaran a Sail Windrider Sea Adventures • www.seakayaking.co.nz www.southern-exposure.co.nz www.kayaktours.co.nz
Sea Kayaking Swim withtheSeals Sailing operatesfromMarahau.