Where should I stay when visiting Abel Tasman National Park?
Stay in Abel Tasman National Park’s best hotels!
- Abel Tasman Haven. Marahau.
- Ocean View Chalets. Marahau.
- Abel Tasman Lodge. Marahau.
- Adventure Inn Marahau. Marahau.
- Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments. Kaiteriteri.
- Kimi Ora Eco Resort. Kaiteriteri.
- Kaiteri Motels and Apartments. Kaiteriteri.
- Marahau Retreat. Marahau.
Can you stay in Abel Tasman National Park?
Abel Tasman National Park is an idyllic sea kayaking region with a number of kayaking companies that run guided tours from Marahau, Kaiteriteri and Golden Bay. If you’d rather be independent, you can rent sea kayaks and stay at campsites, huts or lodges within the park.
Who owns Awaroa Lodge?
Barry and Salina Walters
Set in 20 hectares of bush, it has a 6-metre-wide access strip to the Awaroa Bay beach. The lodge, owned by Barry and Salina Walters and managed by the Peppers chain, was a niche business and had an established reputation with travel wholesalers and tour operators, Bayleys agent Nick Lambert said.
What is so special about Abel Tasman National Park?
It is renowned for its forest-fringed, golden beaches, calm azure waters, sculpted granite headlands and islands. Two tracks, one inland and one coastal, run through the Park. It has a mild climate that is comfortable year-round.
How much does it cost to go to Abel Tasman National Park?
Abel Tasman Foreshore Access fee: currently $1.15 per visitor, per crossing. In May 2020 will increase to $3.28, capped at $6.56 per day.
How do you do Abel Tasman in 3 days?
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Marahau to Anchorage (approx. 4 hours – 12.4km)
- Accommodation options for your first evening:
- Day 2 – Anchorage to Awaroa Inlet (approx.
- Day 3 – Awaroa Inlet to Totaranui (3 hours walking – 8.1kms)
What is the best part of Abel Tasman?
Best Part of Abel Tasman Track If you have one day to hike a section of the Abel Tasman coastal track and are reasonably fit, I recommend Tonga Quarry to Anchorage via Bark Bay and Torrent Bay.
How long does it take to kayak from Marahau to Anchorage?
roughly 3 hours
As the name suggests you head into Anchorage Bay. Starting off in Marahau. You’ll paddle all the way up to Anchorage bay, leave your kayak there and catch a water taxi back to Marahau. The trip takes roughly 3 hours but can be shorter if you’re hussing it up the park.
What can tourists see and do at Abel Tasman National Park?
Walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
How many nights is the Abel Tasman walk?
Before you start walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you need to book: Huts and/or campsites on the track – the walk takes 3-5 days to complete.
How many days do you need in Abel Tasman?
3 days
A popular way to walk the majority of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track in 3 days is to go from Totaranui to Marahau, or the other way around, with nights at Onetahuti and The Anchorage.
Can you walk Abel Tasman for free?
Fees and bookings. Bookings are open for the 2022/23 season. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the Abel Tasman National Park.
How much does it cost to go to Abel Tasman National park?
How do you explore Abel Tasman?
You can walk into the Park from the seaside village of Marahau, Canaan Downs (at the top of Takaka Hill) or from the picturesque Wainui Bay. Or, you can be dropped off at various points along the track by sea, paddle in by kayak, or be flown in to the airstrip in Awaroa Bay by plane or helicopter.
Is Golden Bay worth visiting?
If you want to relax and embrace nature, you’ll love it. And if you are looking for gorgeous scenic beaches, a horse trek, or just chilling out, it is definitely worth your while to visit. Somehow you will leave the Golden Bay area with a sense of being ‘refreshed’ and relaxed.
How much does it cost to do Abel Tasman?
Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night. Child (17 years and under): $32 per person, per night.
How many days does it take to walk the Abel Tasman?
three days
The Abel Tasman is one of New Zealand’s greatest treasures. Get the sand between your toes, swim its gorgeous bays and walk in the amazing forest. With so much to do, it’s easy to understand why people love spending at least three days in the Abel Tasman National Park.
Why was Golden Bay called Murderers Bay?
The first encounter between Māori and Europeans took place in December 1642 at what is now called Golden Bay. Tasman named it Murderers Bay after a violent encounter with Māori.
How long drive from Golden Bay to Nelson?
The 64-mile (103-kilometer) journey from Nelson to the small town of Takaka in Golden Bay takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, while the 80-mile (130-kilometer) journey from Nelson to Collingwood, further west in Golden Bay, takes just over two hours.
What should I bring to Abel Tasman?
We recommend a small day pack, with the following items:
- Extra clothing. New Zealand weather is renowned for providing four seasons in one day so quick-dry thermal fabrics are best.
- Sun protection.
- Insect repellent.
- Waterproof jacket with hood.
- Swimwear and towel (optional)
- Drinking water.
- Lunch.
- Camera/phone.