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Pro
Stunning & pristine native bush & beaches
Con
Isolated and few facilities.
In a nutshell
A unique place
Water Taxi - the best way to visit the park
al2401 Says: The park can only be accessed by foot or by the sea. A number of water taxi companies service the area - some encourage visitors to enjoy a walk along part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.The start point for most of the water taxi companies is Kaiteriteri Beach. They service...
al2401 Says: The park can only be accessed by foot or by the sea. A number of water taxi companies service the area - some encourage visitors to enjoy a walk along part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. This popular track follows the coastline where possible and the less travelled Abel...
cnango Says: There are so many beautiful things to see in Tasman National Park. Be sure to bring a camera and snap pictures of the pristine nature, like the shot of colored foliage on the ground and the bush with wild red berries. Such a simple subject yet so many beautiful photo Ops.
A Small Waterfall in Tasman National Park
cnango Says: After hiking (tramping) through native bush in Tasman you will find a wonderful place to rest. This was a very popular spot to rest on the rocks and listening to the sound of water rushing over the small waterfall. others enjoy climbing all over the rocks and exploring. It...
El Puente Colgante / Swinging Bridge
elpariente Says: La pista que va de Barks Bay a Torrent Bay cruza el único puente colgante que hay en el parque , tiene 47 metros de longitud y lo llaman el Puente Colgante de Falls River The track that goes from Bark Bay to Torrent Bay crosses the only swing bridge in the park of 47 m in...
elpariente Says: El bosque está lleno de helechos , algunos parecen palmeras de lo grandes que son , otros crecen normalmente y también se ven los helechos jóvenes , conocidos como koru en NZ , que simbolizan la fuerza de la vida The forest is full of ferns, some look like palms because they...
elpariente Says: El catamarán nos dejó en en Tonga Bay y desde allí fuimos caminando a Torrent and Ancorage Bay , que son unos diecisiete kms. Hay que tener en cuenta las mareas , pues cuando la marea está alta en vez de cruzar por la playa hay que dar una vuelta más grande El paseo es fácil...
Helpfulness
You can't expect to find a restaurant is such a far away place, but here is one!!
To find modern, chef prepared, interesting and very fresh food out in the bush miles from civilisation is truly a nice surprise. They grow their own organic veges and other items are boated in each day. Sometimes menu items run out because of isolation, but the food is still exquisite.
Favorite Dish: You don't have to be staying at the Lodge to eat or just have coffee here. And never before have I found such perfect coffee in the middle of the bush!
The ambience is serene, natural and gorgeous. Birds twittering and people chatting.
They always serve locally caught fish, we had River Salmon. West Coast Ribeye Steak (beef) is often available as are local Scallops.
One thing for sure, you can never eat thru the menu. Our package deal meant the meals were included in the price.
Updated Aug 28, 2003
Address: On the main Track, Sth side of Awaroa Inlet.
Website: www.awaroalodge.co.nz
elpariente Says: Fuimos a Kaiteriteri donde salen los catamaranes que recorren el Parque Abel TasmanAquí decides que recorrido quieres hacer según las ganas que tengas de caminar .Te dan un paseo en el que ves los paisajes , los leones marinos , las aves ... y te dejan en la playa que hayas...
Water Taxis in the Abel Tasman Nat'l Park
kiwi Says: When you get to Marahau, you can take a water taxi into the park, either to a dropoff point of your choice, or to the Awaroa Lodge. On the trip to the Lodge, we stopped at a couple of bays and did a little bit of sightseeing, including looking at seals.
Helecopter Drop in Tasman National Park
cnango Says: In the midst of the dense bush we stopped to watch a helicopter dropping supplies at a construction site. Since this is such a remote location the only way to bring in supplies is by boat or helicopter.
Helpful Signs Posted in Tasman National Park
cnango Says: Helpful Signs Posted in Tasman National Park were located throughout. This park has such a nice balance of wild pristine nature and well marked paths with places to stop, eat,drink or just find your way, etc.
al2401 Says: WARNING - you must be totally self sufficient. There are no shops or rubbish bins so you must take what you need to eat and drink and bring your rubbish out with you. Take plenty of water - there are no taps. Sunscreen and insect repellant too!The walk is not difficult but...
NZ has the Worlds Highest Rate of Skin Cancer
cnango Says: New Zealand has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Though there are places in the world that get more hours of sun it is more intense in NZ for three reasons. The UV levels are higher because of the closeness of the sun in the summer,a thinner ozone layer over NZ...
Helpfulness
This rock formation off the coast in Tasman National Park must be one of the most photographed and therefore a " tourist trap". It is amazing that no one else was taking pictures or climbing on it at the time this picture was taken: )
Updated Sep 14, 2005
The bay we stayed at both nights.
Atre Says: As any good hiker should know, the best thing you can do before starting your walk is preparing yourself. Check you have batteries, you have enough food, you have enough clothes for all weathers, etc. We did not do this. We started from the southern end of the track near...
jag17 Says: If you find yourself in Nelson while traveling to Abel Tasman, save some time for Happy Valley Adventures. Several types of activities available, but we stopped specifically for the Skywire. Strapped safely in your 4 person chair, you travel at speeds of over 60mph as you...
Helpfulness
With it still waters, countless coves and lagoons that dot the pristine coastline,Tasman National Park is one of the best places to go sea kayaking. Bring your own or rent. Take a guided tour or go the freedom route and do your own thing. No matter how you chose to do it you will have a beautiful and unforgetable experience.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
kiwigal_1 Says: This Map of the Abel Tasman National Park was supplied to me by our kayaking guide. The map shows the geography of the park and the different bays that I mention in my travelogue to help give context to my descriptions of the various bays we visited during the kayaking trip....
kiwi Says: Around every corner is another secluded idyllic beach where you can stop and rest for a while. Most are accessible from the track, and from the kayaks.All this in Abel Tasman National Park, at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. I really love the bush and especially...
Abel Tasman is a beautiful National Park, near Nelson,on the South Island of New Zealand.Enjoy hiking (tramping) walking on the unspoiled beach. It is mind boggling to see so much unspoiled coastline...
I'm transferring from the old VT (travelogues) to here, so please bare with me while I rebuild this page. We stayed a few nites at the Awaroa Lodge, deep in the Abel Tasman National Park. Sea Kayaking...
Abel Tasman National Park, located at the north end of the South Island west of Nelson, is the smallest of New Zealand's national parks. It was founded in 1942, and is named after Abel Tasman who was...
Abel Tasman, like being on a pacific island
The best time to experience Abel Tasman national park is during summer. The water is a clear blue, the sky is blue, the weather warm, not hotter then 28 degrees, its like being on a tropic island. You...
We only came here to take part in the Sea Kayaking. I had never done anything like this before so I was looking forward to it and very nervous. My boyfriend had done it when he was younger. The views...
Build your own Abel Tasman National Park page
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