Abel tasman national park 3 day passport visit the best parts of the abel tasman national park by day and enjoy the comforts of your own accommodation by evening. Abel tasman a dutch explorer, is known for his voyages in the service of the dutch east india company and the first known european explorer to reach tasmania and new zealand. The water taxis are on time but just book in advance. Dutch merchant and sailor abel tasman was credited with discovering tasmania and new zealand, and first sighting fiji. Named for the first european explorer to have visited new zealand, abel tasman national park is home to one of new zealands 10 great walks, the abel tasman coast track. Looking at walking the full abel tasman national park track. Our innovative and comfortable catamarans can take you to where you need to go in the abel tasman national park. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park 2020. Book an abel tasman water taxi, with skipper, for a 3hour cruise around the best parts of abel tasman park. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks.
Starting and finishing at marahau, the abel tasman experience takes 3 days to complete. Aquataxi gets passengers closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel tasman coastline. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. A full day trip exploring the best of the abel tasman by bus, boat, and a scenic 34. Skippers were very competent and took time to point out points of interest.
Sit back and relax on your return journey on a scenic cruise by water taxi back to marahau. Water taxi from totaranui to marahau for a brief look around before returning to totaranui by water taxi. Immediately download the abel tasman summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching abel tasman. 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. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. If you wish to book a water taxi we recommend abel tasman sea shuttles, aqua taxi or wilsons abel tasman and we can book you in the night before having checked the weather forecast.
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. You can also choose to go kayaking in the abel tasman national park. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. Apr 25, 2017 abel tasman famous explorers of the world. 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. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Abel tasman aquataxi marahau 2020 all you need to know. You can book a water taxi to make the hikes one way. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak.
Before you start walking the abel tasman coast track, you need to book. Browse our abel tasman water taxi tours operated by aquataxi and marahau water taxis. Abel tasman adventure aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Abel tasman kayaks info abel tasman kayaks is located on the main drag right in the marahau. Golden sandy beaches, emerald bushland and clear turquoise water await your visit. Walk an epic section of the abel tasman coastal track from torrent bay to bark bay 2. Transport tofrom the startend of the track or midpoints along the track the walk is oneway with track ends approx. Kayaking new zealands abel tasman coast bearfoot theory.
Experience the beautiful abel tasman coast track from totaranui to kaiteriteri at your own walking pace with expert guides and boat backup if you need it. Abel tasman aqua taxi guided tours everything new zealand. Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and unique tidal conditions. There are a total of 18 campsites and four huts along the coastal track, so lock in a date, then secure a spot. Abel tasman coastal track info and shuttle bus transport. Abel tasman coast track 3 day guided walk wilsons abel. The area is blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, meaning this coastal track is one of new zealands bestknown and most popular walks.
Your memorable journey begins with a relaxing and scenic journey on board a water taxi which will take you deep into the heart of the abel tasman national park. Part of his mission was to explore the great known south land western australia. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. Huts andor campsites on the track the walk takes 35 days to complete. Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and coastal forest, the abel tasman coast track has it all. Some depart and arrive back at kaiteriteri and others at marahau.
It was established in 1942, exactly 300 years after abel tasman, the dutch explorer anchored here. Visit the abel tasman national park wakefield quay house. The abel tasman national park is new zealands smallest and you will be immersed in scenic splendour during your 4 days of walking here. 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. Come and explore the abel tasman national park with abel tasman sea shuttles. The main companies are wilsons experiences, abel tasman aqua taxis and abel tasman sea shuttles. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure. Stay on the boat and let your water taxi skipper show you the sites along the length of the abel tasman or charter a water taxi and design your own day out in the park. Book this tour and recieve a free abel tasman walking guide book valued at. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track.
Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. This is the only way to get along abel tasman to start most of the walks. The abel tasman contains six main coastal access points at which water taxis. A guide to abel tasman national park, new zealand jana. Abel tasman national park is the smallest national park in new zealand, tucked on the left prong of the northern tip of the south island, just west of nelson. Nelson, motueka, kaiteriteri and marahau, at the southern end of the abel tasman coast track in the national park.
Or pop into the nelson travel centre to chat to our friendly staff and book in person. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. In may 2012 the alborn family purchased abel tasman aquataxi from ngai tahu tourism. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. 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. 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. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea kayaking base and cafebeer garden right on site.
Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. 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 the best of the abel tasman with our zero carbon aqua taxi tours. All three of the above companies depart from kaiteriteri. Trek express provide trampers transport to abel tasman track. Experience the golden sand beaches, secluded bays and hike the popular. We are also thinking about day trips either on either water taxi or kayak. We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park.
Come and explore the aquatic playground of the beautiful abel tasman national park and observe the antics of the playful resident fur seals in their natural habitat. The crystal clear water and marine reserves is a feature of this diverse and naturally beautiful area. Guided and selfguided combinations to suit you, yearround. 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 one night each at our wonderful beachfront lodges, meadowbank homestead at awaroa and torrent bay lodge. One way abel tasman boat experiences abel tasman aqua taxi. The breathtaking abel tasman national park boasts tranquil golden bays, sea drowned valleys, lush tropical forests and an array of marine and wildlife making it the ideal location for an extraordinary kayaking expedition. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Walking from marahau to anchorage bay and taking the water taxi back.
Vista cruise, water taxi, walk, sea kayak and beachfront lodges in abel tasman national park. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. Stay onboard our abel tasman water taxis for a scenic cruise or disembark at the beach of your choice and enjoy a walk through lush native bush to the next pick up point. Trail running at its finest along the wellformed abel tasman coast track with comfortable lodge accommodation at days end. All of these companies offer a regular scheduled water taxi service and you can take a. Abel tasman guides are here to lead you on your journey of discovery through the magical abel tasman national park. Water taxis abel tasman national park forum tripadvisor. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Abel tasman aqua taxi abel tasman national park water taxi. We are the closest accommodation to abel tasman national park, water taxis, kayaks, restaurants and cafes. The story of tasmans first encounter with the local maori is a textbook case of. Jun 11, 2016 hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks.
The abel tasman centre is proud to be a certified zero carbon business. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. Brilliant way to get around and walk or kayak in the abel tasman park. If you are interested in doing a tour with them, i recommend calling in advance as they book up during the busy seasonand request kyle if hes available. 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. Our abel tasman water taxi skippers informative and entertaining commentary will bring the region alive. Abel tasman coast track 3 day guided walk wilsons abel tasman. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. 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. Hi we are planning a six day visit to nelson and abel tasman but not sure whether to stay in nelson or abelow tasman. In this vlog a day walk in abel tasman national park on the south island in new zealand.
Soak up the outstanding scenery as you cruise on a water taxi to observation beach then embark on your guided kayaking expedition to marahau along the pristine abel tasman coastline. Abel tasman classic catch a morning water taxi into the park, checking out the coastline right up to totaranui and back to torrent bay. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel. Tasman traveled south from indonesia and found the coast of australia. To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 808018. Stroll along the golden sands and enjoy refreshments supplied by your guide. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. Take a tour with abel tasman aqua taxi for your ticket to paradise. As the largest transport provider in the nelson abel tasman region, scenicnz offers highquality coach services to and between the following destinations. The oldest available source mentioning him is dated 27 december 1631 when, as a seafarer living in amsterdam, the 28yearold became engaged to marry 21yearold jannetje tjaers, of palmstraat in the jordaan district of the city.
A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is. Return to marahaukaiteriteri on an afternoon water taxi. Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the abel tasman. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker.
Ultimate explorer top rated new zealand adventure tour. Sep 29, 2010 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. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online. Experience the best of the park with a combined aqua taxi and walk or kayak package. Running along the seaward margin of the park is the abel tasman coast track, 60km long and taking three to five days to walk. Apr 14, 2014 abel tasman has some of the most beautiful walks and hikes you can take in new zealand, and because of the coastal setting its really different from most of the mountainous treks ive been on, cough cough, its a lot easier too. The track is named for the famous dutch explorer, abel tasman, who first came to the area.
One day trips we have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with an aqua taxi and walk option. Discover nelson tasman in autumn the great journeys of. Choose to cruise on the water taxi all day around the bays, or hop off on a whim anywhere that takes your fancy for some extra exploration. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially kiwi experience. Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. Earlier explorers had sailed along parts of the coast of australia, but they did not know what it was. Tours one way fares one way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. Water taxi one way fare water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. 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. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences.
Water transport options can be customised, allowing you to explore the abel tasman park at your leisure. If you plan on walking the entire track, wed recommend booking accommodation well beforehand. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Good service and they take you to see split rock and some seals before you are dropped at your destination. 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.
You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Nelson to abel tasman national park 4 ways to travel via. Abel tasman, in full abel janszoon tasman, born 1603. Find shuttle services and water taxis for the abel tasman coast track. We took the water taxi from marahau to bark bay, walked through track to anchorage and took the water taxi back. On the internet look up abel tasman aquataxis, abel tasman sea shuttles, wilsons experiences. Abel tasman coast track, abel tasman national park. Abel tasman born 16031659 originated from lutjegast, a small village in the province of groningen, in the north of the netherlands. The companys operating base is also the closest to the marahau boatramp, the waterbased departure point for the abel tasman. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. Maori lived in the area up to 700 years ago, and it was not visited by european explorers until 1642 when dutch explorer abel janszoon tasman found himself lost in the area whilst trying to find what we now call australia. Scenicnz can also provide water taxi, kayak and walking package experiences.
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