Decide the date you want to stay at each hutcampsite. Nz hiking the abel tasman trail with young children. After lunch take a walk to another stunning beach for your pick up. Jun 11, 2016 hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to to either bark bay or onetahuti then walk the scenic coastal track to awaroa before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. We took the water taxi from marahau to bark bay, walked through track to anchorage and took the water taxi back. Scenicnz can also provide water taxi, kayak and walking package experiences that connect with coach departures and allow you to fully enjoy the abel tasman region.
I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on. Marahau water taxis 2020 all you need to know before you. Abel tasman beach guide best beaches in abel tasman. There are plenty of things to do in abel tasman national park, and hiking does. Soak up the sunshine on our abel tasman track tour, as featured in the telegraph, new zealands most relaxed longdistance great walk. Check out our abel tasman day walks abel tasman aqua taxi. We can help you book water taxis, hire kayaks, embark on a canyoning adventure or set off on the abel tasman coastal walking track. A picturesque mix of inviting sandy beaches, lush coastal forest and pristine clear streams that tumble into the sea. Abel tasman is a hikers paradise with several stages.
We loved our scenic cruise around abel tasman the waters were still and we even saw fur seals. Abel tasman aquataxi marahau 2020 all you need to know. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. The resurgence is 1520 minutes drive from kaiteriteri and marahau, gateways to the abel tasman and the start of the day trips. Bus timetable scenicnz abel tasman scenicnz abel tasman. Find shuttle services and water taxis for the abel tasman coast track. Aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. Catch a morning water taxi into the park, walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasman s incredible beaches before returning on an afternoon water taxi. These operators can dropoff or pick you up from totaranui, awaroa, onetahuti, bark bay, torrent bay, and anchorage. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Copenhagen to abel tasman national park 4 ways to travel. Bo, now 7 years old but only 3 when we did this trek, has mild cerebral palsy which affects her legs. Abel tasman national park best time to visit top tips. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal.
Book online or call our friendly reservations team to book. Choose any 3day selfguided walks, and our team will arrange your trail running options when we confirm details of your trip. Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, the abel tasman coast track has it all. Kayaking new zealands abel tasman coast bearfoot theory. Threeday kayak trip on new zealands abel tasman coast. On the internet look up abel tasman aquataxis, abel tasman sea shuttles, wilsons experiences. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle. There are two major water taxi operators which can be used, abel tasman aquataxi and marahau water taxis. Its common to start at the marahau end and walk north but your direction might be better worked out by considering the tides, ie, low tide, and judging when best able to cross the awaroa inlet crossing. Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. Providing water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport within the national park, new abel tasman aqua taxis have an option for everyone.
The main reason for that is that not a single ascend is higher than 200m, so with an average fitness, you should be fine. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. We plan to take a water taxi from marehau to some walking start point, walk, and then get picked up by water taxi for the return to. Discover a string of uncrowded, unspoiled and naturally beautiful goldensand beaches that hug the 50kmlong coastal boundary of abel tasman national park new zealands smallest but perhaps most remarkable national park. Bursts of hiking or paddling are punctuated by sun bathing, swimming and sedate snorkelling.
Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. The abel tasman coastal classic runs southbound and most of our trips travel in this direction. Mar 22, 2011 all in all, the abel tasman coastal walk is simply a great way of getting back to the natural surroundings new zealand is famous for, and raising a bit of a sweat in the process, while still having the chance to feel the sand between your toes and enjoy the sun on your back after a long day on the trail. Abel tasman aqua taxi guided tours everything new zealand. Take a tour with abel tasman aqua taxi for your ticket to paradise. One day trips we have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with an aqua taxi and walk option. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Our innovative and comfortable catamarans can take you to where you need to go in the abel tasman national park. Catch a morning water taxi into the park along the length of the incredible abel tasman coastline right up to totaranui and then back to either onetahuti or bark bay.
Enjoy our cruise to awaroa and upon arrival dine at the world famous awaroa lodge. Welcome to the abel tasman coast track, one of ten unforgettable journeys. Abel tasman sea shuttle our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism. Abel tasman aquataxi abel tasman new zealands most. At the end of your walk be picked up by the water taxi.
We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing. Book abel tasman ocean view chalets, marahau on tripadvisor. Note there is a maximum number of nights you can stay at each. Jan 11, 2019 abel tasman national park image courtesy of. Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and unique tidal conditions, water taxis get you access to the parks secret spots, spectacular marine life and even into bushfringed tidal inlets. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. Our northbound trips give you more choice of departure days. Great day in the park marahau water taxis abel tasman. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. A coastal paradise with golden bays, tranquil lagoons and crystal clear water the ideal place to relax on deserted beaches, kayak through azure seas, stroll on leafy tracks or just to laze and dream.
Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. It emcompasses the marlborough, nelson, abel tasman, golden bay, murchison, buller gorge, hokitika, west coast, kaikoura and hurunui regions. The weather is mild even in the late autumn, so no specialized equipment or clothing is required. The abel tasman long walks mostly referred to as the easiest in new zealand. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. Whilst summer is a popular time to visit, locals believe that the shoulder. Walk north along the coastal track to bark bay or onetahuti. Skippers were very competent and took time to point out points of interest. The awaroa lodge does not operate during the winter months.
It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. Marahauwater taxisthe locals choice for water taxis into the abel tasman. Abel tasman sea shuttles welcome you into the beautiful abel tasman national park in new zealand. Or pop into the nelson travel centre to chat to our friendly staff and book in person. Since 1977, our passion has been showing visitors the best of beautiful abel tasman in ways that inspire and energise by sharing amazing stories of its natural and human history. The centre is the booking office and checkin point for marahau water taxis, marahau sea kayaks, the marahau beach camp and other local activities and accommodation options. Walk an epic section of the abel tasman coastal track from torrent bay to bark bay 2. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. The abel tasman national park is a coastal paradise that you can walk through or explore by boat, water taxi or sea kayak. Welcome to wilsons abel tasman national park new zealand. Rome2rio makes travelling from copenhagen to abel tasman national park easy.
We have purposebuilt catamaran water taxis, with easy walk onoff access for. Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience covered. Abel tasman classic catch a morning water taxi into the park, checking out the coastline right up to totaranui and back to torrent bay. Brilliant way to get around and walk or kayak in the abel tasman park. A coastal paradise that you can walk through or explore by cruise boat, sailing catamaran, water taxi or sea kayak, visitors love the way the abel tasman national park mixes physical exertion with beach life. Feb 25, 20 abel tasman aqua taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport in abel tasman national park, new zealand. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Golden sandy beaches, emerald bushland and clear turquoise water await your visit.
Water taxi to torrent bay, walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay 2. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. Hike the entire abel tasman coastal track or just one or two parts to get an idea of this beautiful subtropical paradise of white golden beaches, turquoise blue crystalclear sea, and a lush coastal native bush with huge fern trees. She cant walk distances her peers would easily and tires earlier an obstacle im keen to override when possible with other transport options. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Ive done a lot of cool things in new zealand so far, but my threeday kayak tour on the abel tasman coast with abel tasman kayaks has stood out as one of the most unique and enjoyable experiences of my trip.
Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. Abel tasman national park is a favorite place not only for foreigners but for locals as well, who often arrive during summer months to enjoy coastal walks, sandy beaches, and sunshine. There are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020. Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online.
All of these points have campsites which must be booked in advance, in addition to this some have huts also. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. One of new zealand s great walks, this track is the perfect way to explore the unmatchable beauty of the abel tasman national park. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. The water taxis are on time but just book in advance. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. Find all the transport options for your trip from copenhagen to abel tasman national park right here.
You can also arrange with scenicnz for pickup and dropoff at most centrallylocated accommodation. The ride through the top of the south from picton to golden bay takes in some of new zealands most beautiful scenery and coastal walkways. Abel tasman aqua taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and packluggage transport in abel tasman national park, new zealand. Use our local knowledge of the abel tasman to help tailor and book your activities at no extra charge. Enjoy a scenic cruise of the abel tasman aboard one of our three purpose built motorised catamaran water taxis, with easy walk on access for all age groups.
From 1 october 2020 there will be an additional environmental access fee eaf to the trip fare. Totaranui day out experience a popular section of the coastal track. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. While marahau water taxis has continued to operate under its own unique brand and identity, the acquisition of aquataxi provided the alborns with a total of 15 water taxis and over half of the abel tasman national park water taxi capacity.
Check out our day, and multiday packages for an abel tasman national park experience combining coach trips and boat cruising with a walk on the abel tasman coast track. Catch a morning water taxi into the abel tasman bark bay, then enjoy a fantastic scenic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays to anchorage 3. Walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasman s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of pictureperfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi. Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new zealand. On day one we walked the coastal track from awaroa to medlands beach. We have one day to visit abel tasman in february, 2010, and would like to know the most scenic sections. In may 2012 the alborn family purchased abel tasman aquataxi from ngai tahu tourism. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to torrent bay then walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. Abel tasman national park aqua taxi, nelson tasman region. This email address is being protected from spambots. This fee is set by department of conservation and contributes to. Enjoy the walk across the 47m swing bridge over falls river. Abel tasman aqua taxi abel tasman national park water taxi. Walk the whole track in either direction, take a water taxi or kayak between different locations.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the costal track you would like to walk. Water taxi is prearranged by abel tasman sailing adventures, please advise your preferred travel time at time of booking. Marahau water taxis runs scheduled services up and down the abel tasman throughout the day dropping off and picking up passengers at the six main coastal access points within the park. Starting from the south, these coastal access points are anchorage, torrent bay, bark bay, onetahuti, awaroa, totaranui. There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the coastal track you would like to walk. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially kiwi experience. Your expert guides will enthrall you with the amazing conservation story unfolding around you in the abel tasman national park, the precious wildlife that lives here and the dedicated people that work to help them thrive. Return to marahaukaiteriteri on an afternoon water taxi. The trip we took is a boat ride all the way up the coast and then we got dropped off at onetahuti and hiked through to bark bay.
Book your tickets online for wilsons abel tasman, abel tasman national park. Hop on a water taxi and walk from bay to bay on the beautiful abel tasman coastal track. Bridge and beach experience a popular section of the coastal track including the walk across the falls river swingbridge. Top 10 things to do in the abel tasman new zealand. Take a water taxi, walk the coastal track and sail in the. Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise. Abel tasman national park awaroa ambience fast becoming our most popular trip. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all. Explore the coastal wonders and hidden waterways where marine, fresh water and bird life can be seen in their natural habitats. We take care of the details so you can reconnect with nature and the important things in life. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style.
Water taxi summer timetable only 15 october to 30 april. Explore the best of the abel tasman with our zero carbon aqua taxi tours. Because of its easy accessibility for boats, you have the option to walk a portion of the trail for a day or the entire length over 35 days. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. Choose to hike the whole track, water taxi between different locations or kayak from marahau to campsites.
Abel tasman ocean view chalets updated 2020 prices, hotel. Abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. Dine at the lodge marahau water taxis abel tasman centre. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. Abel tasman national park aqua taxi nelsontasman region. May 20, 2019 abel tasman coastal track huts and campsites the anchorage hut is 5 star accommodation and the others arent so bad either, its just that for much of the summer they are at capacity and thats some crowd, you need earplugs to block out the on going activities, whether a whole lot of late night laughing and hi jinks or some early morning. One way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. Looking at walking the full abel tasman national park track. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences.
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