Stroll off the golden sands of torrent bay beach and within moments youre in verdant native forest. Water taxis view the abel tasman coastline from a water taxi. Visitors arriving without a valid booking, or staying at a hut or campsite other than. Top day trips in abel tasman national park, new zealand. The most popular choice for people on limited time who dont want to get a water taxi is a hike to apple tree bay and back. We will confirm your booking and issue your tickets. Book your return water taxi and coach connections to suit. The track is actually one of new zealands great walks altogether there are 10 of them currently around the country and it is advertised as a 5 day trail if. Wilsons abel tasman bark bay beach with walking options.
Todays highlights include a short detour to cleopatras pool where you can take a dip in the crystalclear fresh water. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park. Please add the pm departure request in the notes field at the time of. This transportonly option is ideal for those freedomwalking the abel tasman coast track over several days. Skippers were very competent and took time to point out points of interest. Or pop into the nelson travel centre to chat to our friendly staff and book in. You will have to book quite far in advance in order for us to be successful with confirming the dates you request, especially if you wish to travel in the height of the season which is february and march. We offer marahau water taxi and kaiteriteri water taxi options. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel. Beautiful beaches, clear water, stunning views, fur seals, and a lovely climate make abel tasman national park the idea place for a great walk. You can choose to turn your abel tasman experience into a multisport journey by staying the night in anchorage after the canyoning trip to carry on exploring the. Whilst summer is a popular time to visit, locals believe that the shoulder. Tours one way fares one way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles.
Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. As one of the sunniest cities in new zealand, its a fantastic place to stay all yearround. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around marahau, like hiking. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Water taxis in new zealands abel tasman national park. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. Enrich your abel tasman experience with hand picked water taxi trips. Then return by water taxi for a scenic cruise back to marahau. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round.
Transfer by water taxi to the start of this days walk on the abel tasman. Aquataxi 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. Abel tasman national park is new zealands most popular and. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Join your guide at observation beach for lunch before kayaking to marahau along the abel tasman coastline. 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. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Before you start walking the abel tasman coast track, you need to book. We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing. Explore the best of the abel tasman with our zero carbon aqua taxi tours. Tick the abel tasman coastal track off your bucket list with this four day freedom walk all the way from the beginning to end of this popular track.
A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand. You will have to book quite far in advance in order for us to be successful with confirming the dates you request, especially if you wish to travel at the height of the season which is february and march. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences. Abel tasman coast track locality map most visitors only walk in one direction on the coast track and get a water taxi in the other direction. 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. Huts andor campsites on the track the walk takes 35 days to complete. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Abel tasman sea shuttle our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel tasman national park, while traveling on clear, blue water. Exploring lagoons on a high tide in the abel tasman. Starting in the small town of marahau up to wainui bay is a 60 km track that makes its way up the coastline.
Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience covered whether you want a short walk, a long hike, a relaxed scenic cruise or simply. Explore everything the abel tasman coastline has to offer by foot and relaxing water taxi. Transport tofrom the startend of the track or midpoints along the track the walk is oneway with track ends approx. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Nelson to abel tasman national park 4 ways to travel via. Places to stay whilst visiting abel tasman national park nelson. One way abel tasman boat experiences abel tasman aqua taxi. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi. The abel tasman coast track has four main entrances. At abel tasman haven all rooms have a seating area. There are commercial water taxis that operate between marahaukaiteriteri and totaranui.
The great thing about the abel tasman water taxis means flexibility you can chop and change your plans if you inadvertently bite off more than you can chew, or if you dont relish lugging your equipment along for the ride and dont mind splitting your group. Nz hiking the abel tasman trail with young children. One way fares fromto kaiteriteri tours with abel tasman sea. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. You get to enjoy the beaches and wildlife, and have a walk through some of the stunning forest the park has to offer. Nelson ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. The standard torrent river trip starts and finishes in marahau and includes water taxi rides to and from anchorage. Aquataxi gets passengers closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel tasman coastline. 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. However, i am not sure of the exact times during each day when i will need to. Abel tasman aquataxi marahau 2020 all you need to know. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Everything you need to know about the abel tasman coast track one of the best in new zealand. Everything you need to know to hike the abel tasman track.
Abel tasman coast track 6 day selfguided walk auswalk. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. Brilliant way to get around and walk or kayak in the abel tasman park. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. Nelson ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Many travellers will make nelson their base to explore the tasman region. Find all the transport options for your trip from nelson to abel tasman national park right here. Abel tasman coast track trip information sheet and detailed map pdf, 993k. Abel tasman canyons torrent river canyoning adventure.
Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. Your first day begins with the coach ride from nelson, through lush fruit orchards, vineyards, horticultural farmland and hop gardens, along coastal roads and over rolling hills. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. If you are short of time experience the best of abel tasmans beautiful beaches and native forests with this one day guided walk. Located on the northern coast of new zealands south island lays abel tasman national park. Map of the abel tasman national park abel tasman kayaks. Its 67 km from nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi. We took the water taxi from marahau to bark bay, walked through track to anchorage and took the water taxi back. Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. Enjoy a trip up the coastline or get dropped off in one of the abel tasmans beautiful bay and walk back or get picked up later. Starting from the south, these coastal access points are anchorage, torrent bay, bark bay, onetahuti, awaroa, totaranui. To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 278 282. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise.
A full day trip exploring the best of the abel tasman by bus, boat, and a scenic 34. Rome2rio makes travelling from nelson to abel tasman national park easy. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. We are operating on special schedule for trips into the southern part of the park between may and september 2020. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. Walk the whole track in either direction, take a water taxi or kayak between. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands 9 great walks and therefore is extremely popular. Facts about abel tasman national park it is the smallest and most popular national park in new zealand, consisting of 22,530 hectares the park was established as such in 1942, three hundred years after its namesake was the first european to visit new zealand. Abel tasman water taxi timetable abel tasman aqua taxi. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Nelson itself has a lot to offer as a destination a growing food culture, a great arts and crafts culture, and nature offerings in its own right. Here is a cracker shot from bare kiwi capturing one of his clients.