Biodiversity inventory and monitoring toolbox, Distances and walking times between huts/campsites, Find shuttle services and water taxis for the Abel Tasman Coast Track, Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night, Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required, Child (17 years and under): $19 per person, per night. The Coast Track is open all year. If the weather is fine and there is a tail wind, you can always kayak to your campsite, set up your tent and then go exploring with your kayak without your overnight gear. New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*: A 10% discount is available to members, staff and instructors of the following organisations, who also hold a valid 12 month Backcountry Hut Pass: NZ Mountain Safety Council; NZ Federated Mountain Clubs; NZ Deer Stalkers Association; NZ Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR); Scouts New Zealand; GirlGuiding NZ. for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence. Please email us at info@abeltasmanbackpackers.co.nz for group bookings exceeding 6 people.. Children 5 years and over are welcome. If there is no space in one of the huts/campsites you want to stay at, consider: Re-arranging your walk to use a different combination of huts/campsites. They don't sell out as quickly as the Routeburn, Milford or Kepler Tracks but if you have specific dates in mind it would be best to book as far ahead as possible. The Abel Tasman Track is one of New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks and therefore is extremely popular. Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities. Gebruik de kaart om hotels te zoeken in het gedeelte van Abel Tasman Coast Track waaraan je de voorkeur geeft Note: The last 12 km of the road is unsealed but suitable for campervans. There is one compulsory tidal crossing - consult a tide timetable before booking your trip. ... bar, restaurant and outdoor pizzeria which is open to day visitors, many of whom are walking the coastal track. De accommodatie beschikt over een zonneterras. 80 km apart; How to book It is only safe to cross the inlet in daylight. Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai, https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/abel-tasman-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/abel-tasman-coast-track/. High tide trackTime: 4 hrDistance: 11.5 km, Low tide crossing, Torrent Bay estuaryTime: 3 hrDistance: 8.4 km. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you. Make a booking today. In peak season (October to April), DOC hut wardens and staff are based at the huts and Tōtaranui Camp Office. Here you’ll descend to Anchorage Hut and Campsite. Camp or stay in the cosy and historic Whariwharangi Hut (a former homestead built around 1896) just behind the beach. The advantages of visiting the Abel Tasman Coast in the winter include fewer visitors, calmer water, less water traffic such as water-skiers, and hardly any insects. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 60 kilometres (37 mi) long walking track within the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand.It extends from Marahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many side tracks. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the Abel Tasman National Park. Book the Abel Tasman Coast Track online. 1 October - 30 April: maximum 2 nights (except Tōtaranui campsite which is a maximum of 1 night all year), 1 May - 30 September: maximum 5 nights (except Tōtaranui campsite which is a maximum of 1 night all year). To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. One of New Zealand’s Great Walks, this track is the perfect way to explore the unmatchable beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park.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 3-5 days. Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Whilst every care will be taken, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to clients personal effects. Along the track, the scenery alternates between sandy beaches and rocky headlands of regenerating kānuka. Check availability of huts and campsites on the dates you want to stay. Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. Best of Abel Tasman Coast Track walk, New Zealand A Pack Free guided 3 day walk + Pre tour night. Kayaking is not recommended north of Onetahuti Bay due to the remote and exposed coastline. If you are allergic to wasp stings, take your medication, such as antihistamines, with you. If you're looking for something really special, 5-star hotels in Abel Tasman National Park cost around $216 per night (based on Booking.com prices). Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Abel Tasman from the comfort of our purpose-built, quiet and eco-friendly water taxis. If the weather is too rough to safely kayak to your intended destination (the campsite you have booked), stop and wait for a few hours for sea conditions to improve. See booking information for details. It's 128 km from Nelson and 21 km from Takaka. On average, 3-star hotels in Abel Tasman National Park cost $64 per night, and 4-star hotels in Abel Tasman National Park are $144 per night. Abel Tasman National Park description: The Abel Tasman Track is New Zealand's most popular tramp, catering to 200,000 walkers each year, because of its moderately easy path, mild weather year-round, and the ample amount of camping provided. If the track is closed, a full refund will be given. Transport, activity, equipment and accommodation operators are available year round. Help us improve the DOC website on mobile in less than 5 min. To receive the discount we need to sight your membership card and Backcountry Hut Pass, so visit a DOC visitor centre in person. There is a maximum group size of eight riders. Drop off and pick up times of transport operators. The last 12 km of road is rough, unsealed and prone to flooding. The Abel Tasman Coast Track can be walked all year but in winter temperatures are cooler. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN BELOW 5 YEARS. The track eventually turns inland, winding in and out of several little gullies before emerging to a view of the beautiful Anchorage Bay. You’ll begin your journey as you cross the estuary over the Marahau causeway, and follow the track, first through open country, then lush beech forest with large kānuka trees. Then, if the weather makes kayaking slow you will still get to your campsite. You can adjust the amount of walking or kayaking you do each day. 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; Transport to/from the start/end of the track or mid-points along the track – the walk is one-way with track ends approx. Temperatures were comfortable for lounging by the beach, but kind of on the warm side for hiking — 25-27 degrees Celsius by noon. Check with visitor centres for any track updates and important notices, which report closures or maintenance on huts, campsites, roads and tracks - also listed on Nelson/Tasman alerts. We are a genuine, small kayak hire and kayak tour company, 100% locally owned and operated, with loads of experience taking guided kayak trips in the Abel Tasman. De dichtstbijzijnde luchthaven is Nelson, op 34 km van Abel Tasman Kaiteriteri B & B. From Tōtaranui you can get a water taxi back to Mārahau, ensure you allow enough time to walk to Totaranui. Booking the Abel Tasman Track. To have a great time in the outdoors, know before you go the five simple rules of the Outdoor Safety Code to help you stay safe: Be sure to consult a tide timetable when planning your trip as the Awaroa estuary area on the track is only passable at low tide. Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the Abel Tasman Coast Track. If you're booking campsites, you'll need to know the number of people in your group as well as the number of tent sites required. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track. A bit of a climb takes you through stands of mānuka. All huts have heating. Check the Track Update before you start the track. This can be crossed 2 hours either side of low tide, under normal conditions. Read more about concessions, To make multiple bookings for facilities/services on behalf of customers, you must obtain permission or an agent agreement from DOC. To book: call 0401 472 926 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm only on any day with your preferred time, alternatively send an SMS to this number. in case of extreme fire risk), signs will be erected at track entrances and information will be at i-SITES, DOC information centres and on the DOC website. The chart (at the right) shows the number of walkers on the track between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay. Water taxi and kayak operators have their own private car parking for clients. Contact a DOC visitor centre or local iSITE for personal assistance. Visitors arriving without a valid booking, or staying at a hut or campsite other than the one named on their ticket, will be charged a penalty fee or may be asked to leave the park. Kahu Kayaks welcomes you to the Abel Tasman National Park, our golden piece of Aotearoa. map, compass, tide timetables), Eating and cooking utensils (knife, fork, spoon, plate, cup,pot/pan/billy, cleaning kit, tea towel), Matches or lighter in waterproof container, Sandals or aqua shoes for walking in water, Use a toilet when you see one and be prepared with a, For multi-day walking you'll need at least one set of clothes to walk in and another dry set to change into at night. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip. What to book. The use of hammocks, including "tree hugger" hammocks, is not permitted in campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Water taxis operate year round and must be booked in advance. Return to the coast at Tonga Quarry and it’s a short walk from there to Onetahuti Bay, where one of the longest beaches in the Abel Tasman stretches before you. Huts and campsites must be booked in advance year round. Time: 2 hr 20 min Distance: 7.1 km (tidal). It is renowned for its golden sand beaches, intimate coves, and excellent summer weather. Kaiteriteri is 61 km from Nelson providing access by kayak or water taxi. To receive the discount we need to sight your membership card and Backcountry Hut Pass, so visit a DOC visitor centre in person. Cookers and lighting are not provided in any of the huts. If you are renting a kayak or going on a guided trip, discuss your kayak trip with your chosen kayak operator before booking huts or campsites. Bookings not meeting the terms and conditions will be treated as invalid and cancelled. Water taxis are not permitted to go above Totaranui, so there is no service to Wainui or any of the Northern bays. Torrent Bay estuary can be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide, or you can take the all-tide track around it. Help us improve the DOC website on mobile in less than 5 min. 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