How do you get to Abel Tasman track?

How do you get to Abel Tasman track?

The Abel Tasman Coast Track has four main entrances

1. Marahau is the southern gateway. It’s 67 km from Nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi, kayak, or walking.
2. Wainui is the northern entrance. It’s 128 km from Nelson and 21 km from Takaka.
3. Totaranui.
4. Kaiteriteri.

What is the best part of the Abel Tasman track?

Best Part of Abel Tasman Track What is this? 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.

Where does the Abel Tasman track start and finish?

It extends from Mārahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many side tracks. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the Abel Tasman Inland Track, which stretches for 38 km between Tinline Bay and Torrent Bay off the main coastal track.

How do I get from Nelson to Abel Tasman?

There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Abel Tasman national park by bus or car

1. Take the bus from Nelson Intercity to Takaka.
2. Take the bus from Takaka to Totaranui.

How many days does it take to walk the Abel Tasman?

3-5 days
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?

If you want to give the Abel Tasman Coast Track its full due, set aside 4-5 days. This will give you enough time to walk the full length of the track, stay at every hut, and take many fantastic side trips along the way.

Is the Abel Tasman track hard?

Difficulty & Elevation of the Abel Tasman Track We believe this is the easiest of all the Great Walks of New Zealand. Although there are some hills to climb up, there are only a couple that exceed 100m (and they don’t exceed it by much).

Where does Abel Tasman finish?

Wainui
There is no alternative track around the inlet, so plan your trip carefully to suit the tide timetable. Follow a stream then climb above the bay to a saddle overlooking the serene Wainui Inlet. At this point, you can descend to the car park and track end at Wainui.

Can you drive around Abel Tasman National Park?

Abel Tasman’s only road is to Totaranui, on the far side of the park. It’s a very narrow, squiggly road and unless staying in Totaranui campsite, not recommended. You access Abel Tasman from the Kaiteriteri end by water taxi, kayak, or walk in from Marahau.

How do I get from a Wellington to Abel Tasman?

The quickest way to get from Wellington to Abel Tasman national park is to line 12 bus and fly and taxi which costs $260 – $330 and takes 2h 54m.

How much does it cost to do the Abel Tasman walk?

Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night. Child (17 years and under): $32 per person, per night.

How difficult is the Abel Tasman track?

Where does the Abel Tasman coast track end?

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is located in the northwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island. The walk begins just outside the small town of Marahau and finishes in Wainui. However, many walkers do not finish at Wainui, opting instead to finish at Totaranui given its better transportation connections back to Marahau.

Where does Abel Tasman pick up in Nelson?

Nelson to Brown Hut (via Marahau and all towns en-route); Brown hut to Nelson. Abel Tasman pick up Wainui Bay and drop off and pick up Marahau to Nelson. Nelson to Brown Hut (via Marahau and all towns en-route); Brown hut to Nelson. Abel Tasman pick up Wainui Bay and drop off and pick up Marahau to Nelson.

What kind of map do you need for Abel Tasman?

However, we always recommend carrying a physical map with you on any tramping trip. The best physical map to bring on the Coast Track is the NewTopo Abel Tasman Topographic map. This map covers the tramp at a 1:40,000 scale and also includes the nearby Inland Track, which traverses less frequented parts of the national park.

Is there a bus from Motueka to Abel Tasman?

The Abel Tasman is also easily accessible by road, and by car ferry from Wellington. For travellers without their own transport, bus services are available from Nelson and Motueka each day.