Where should I stay when visiting Abel Tasman National Park?
Stay in Abel Tasman National Park’s best hotels!
- Abel Tasman Haven. Marahau.
- Ocean View Chalets. Marahau.
- Abel Tasman Lodge. Marahau.
- Adventure Inn Marahau. Marahau.
- Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments. Kaiteriteri.
- Kimi Ora Eco Resort. Kaiteriteri.
- Kaiteri Motels and Apartments. Kaiteriteri.
- Marahau Retreat. Marahau.
What is the best part of the Abel Tasman track?
Best Part of Abel Tasman Track Take a water taxi from Kaiteriteri to Tonga Quarry ($47, 1.5 hours) and walk to Anchorage to catch the return boat ($41, 40 minutes). This 13km section took us about four hours if you can time it to cross from Torrent Bay to Anchorage at low tide. The high tide track takes a lot longer.
How long does it take to walk the Abel Tasman track?
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.
Are there showers on the Abel Tasman track?
Bark Bay hut is in a beautiful spot with lovely views out to the bay. 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 walk the Abel Tasman in sneakers?
This track is regarded as an ‘easy’ track and can be done in running shoes (trainers, sneakers etc) without having to use specialised hiking boots.
Can you do a day walk on the Abel Tasman?
Located on the northern coastline of the South Island, Abel Tasman is home to one of New Zealand’s multi-day walking tracks, aptly named the Abel Tasman Coast Track. This is also a great place for kayaking, exploring the wide, empty beaches, and walking on trails amidst a rainforest-type landscape.
Can you walk Abel Tasman in 2 days?
1) What is the Abel Tasman Track Since many people may not have 5 full days to spare, there are also options to hike parts of the trail over just 1 or 2 days, or even complete the whole thing in just 3 days.
Is the Abel Tasman track hard?
Explore this 41.3-mile point-to-point trail near Takaka, Nelson-Tasman. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 18 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
How many days do you need in Abel Tasman?
4-5 days
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 there cell phone coverage on the Abel Tasman track?
There are areas with no cell coverage, and areas with good cell coverage on the Abel Tasman. For instance at Totaranui you cant get cell coverage at the campsite, but if you go up the hill you can get coverage, or sometimes at the end of the launching ramp with your phone in the air gets you coverage.
Is Abel Tasman hard?