Is the Abel Tasman walk easy?
Abel Tasman Track Overview It’s also the easiest of all the Great Walks we’ve done so far (if you don’t combine days). There’s not much elevation to climb and the days can be pretty short if you do the five day version, giving you more time to relax at the beach or head out on a kayak.
Do you have to pay to walk Abel Tasman?
There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the Abel Tasman National Park. Pay your fees by booking the huts and/or campsites before you start the track.
Is there cell phone coverage on Abel Tasman?
If you are unable to travel technology-free, WiFi and cellphone coverage is limited. Our lodges and guides are connected to our main office via VHF radio, so you are always in contact in case emergency. Use of their WiFi network requires a NZ$5 donation to the trust, payable by credit card.
How long does it take to kayak the Abel Tasman?
Two of the main ways to explore the park are by land, with the famous 60km Abel Tasman Coastal Track taking up to 5 days to complete, or by sea kayak.
Do Abel Tasman huts have gas?
Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don’t have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you.
Is Abel Tasman 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).
Can you drink water in Abel Tasman?
Is there drinking water in the park? There is filtered water at Anchorage, Bark Bay, Awaroa and Totaranui. At the other beaches it is recommended to treat the water before drinking it.
What should I bring to Abel Tasman?
Personal equipment
- Backpack – 40–60 litre size for multi-day hiking.
- Waterproof/plastic pack liner.
- Sleeping bag – 3–4 season.
- First aid kit including insect repellent, sunscreen, blisterkit, personal medication.
- Survival kit – survival blanket, whistle, paper, pencil, high energy snack food.
Are there showers on Abel Tasman?
There are four huts on the Abel Tasman Track, Anchorage (sleeps 34), Bark Bay (sleeps 34), Awaroa (sleeps 26), and Whariwharangi Bay (sleeps 20). There are two bunk rooms, each sleeping 17 on long sleeping platforms (top and bottom). The toilets are flush. Rather remarkably there is also a shower!
Can you drink water on Abel Tasman?
Who owns Awaroa Lodge?
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.
How to get to Abel Tasman from Nelson?
Nelson airport serves around one million passengers per year. From Nelson the Park is an easy one hour, 60km drive by car and there are bus options if you need. The Abel Tasman National Park is also easily accessible by road from anywhere in the South Island.
What to see and do in Nelson Tasman?
The Nelson Tasman region itself is highly connected with over 650 flights in and out of the brand new and busy as ever Nelson Airport. The Abel Tasman National Park is the most recognised attraction of the region but once you’re here, there are plenty of other places to explore.
Where is Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand?
The Abel Tasman National Park is located in the Tasman District at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Flying into to Nelson is one of the easiest ways to get close to the Abel Tasman 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.