Day after day youll be delighted by the details of this place, the fruit on the grounds, the relaxing nature of the place, the generosity of jean. Youll begin your journey as you cross the estuary over the marahau causeway, and follow the track, first. In the morning we left the car in aquataxi parking lot, checked the tidal schedule once again to make sure we will cross all tricky parts safely, and we started the fourday long abel tasman coast track. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. Abel tasman lodge accommodation wilsons abel tasman.
Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. We run a daily shuttle bus to marahau from nelson and motueka. Come stride into paradise 33km trail run from awaroa to marahau along the renowned abel tasman national park. During low tides, you can walk directly across the estuary to torrent bay.
Abel tasman backpackers abel tasman accommodation, budget. Eat your lunch at bark bay before catching a water taxi south, back to observation beach. More recent trips have included the walk from marahau to anchorage with my wife in december 1984 and a day visit with family in january 2003 when we went to torrent bay village by water taxi and walked around to anchorage. As a great walk this means the four huts along the abel tasman coastal track meet a higher standard than what you will find in more remote wilderness areas. One way fares oneway trips to all of the main beaches in the park. Abel tasman coast track department of conservation. Land at tonga quarry then walk andor kayak to torrent bay. Torrent to anchorage has a low tide track which is a lot quicker than the high tide track. All of these points have campsites which must be booked in advance, in addition to this some have huts also. Get a water taxi in the morning from kaiteriteri or marahau to torrent bay. Marahau the starting point of the abel tasman coast track, marahau is known as one of the parks gateway towns.
Most visitors chose marahau as the launchpoint for their excursions into the national park because it is located at the entrance to the park and also because it is where most of the commercial water transport and activity operators are based. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman. Webcams astrolabe anchorage astrolabe torrent bay awaroa astrolabe our camera overlooking astrolabe roadstead provides views across to motuareronui adele island and south towards marahau in the distance. A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand. Its getting a bit cool to be swimming in mid april, but we actually visit the abel tasman more frequently in winter. The abel tasman coast track has four main entrances. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. With an extensive range of halfday, fullday and multiday trip options msk offers combinations of kayaking, walking, water taxi transfers and accommodation options to suit you. Just like the campsites, you need to book your bed in advance. To the north of anchorage, across a tidal estuary, lies torrent bay. Enrich your new zealand experience with abel tasman boat tours. Optional crossings at rakauroa torrent bay and bark bay. Falls river torrent bay abel tasman abel tasman aqua taxi. More recent trips have included the walk from marahau to anchorage with my wife in december 1984 and a day visit with family in january 2003 when we went to torrent bay.
After around an hour on the boat it was nice to set foot on a beach, and bark bay. Abel tasman accommodation at torrent bay lodge and meadowbank homestead awaroa. My first visit to the abel tasman area was to torrent bay on my fathers boat in april 1958 and again in december 1961. Cleopatras pool is not far away and worth the side trip if you have the time. We offer marahau water taxi and kaiteriteri water taxi options. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. We couldnt believe how lucky we were to find an airbnb in abel tasman np if youre not looking to walk the track, staying at this place makes exploring the park soooo much easier compared to getting water taxis in and out every day from marahau. The roadstead provides a sheltered route for kayakers and boaties. Abel tasman lodge and backpackers offers a friendly, sunny and peaceful setting amidst native bush and birdsong near the start of the abel tasman national park. Directly across from anchorage is torrent bay with the largest concentration of. The track continues inland with more spectacular views to torrent bay. Todays run can follow the easiest section of the coastal track from torrent bay to marahau, with panoramic views across tasman bay to nelson. Theres an extremely narrow twolane bridge as you get close to marahau, so beware of that. 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.
One way fares marahau water taxis abel tasman centre. Torrent bay village t o r r e n t ri v er m a r a h u r i v e r anchorage marahau wainui car park to awapoto hut 12 bunks track a c k t r a n d n l i falls river track l a d t r cleopatras pool i n a c k to castle rock hut 8 bunks 0 kilometres 2 medlands beach a ls riv er abel tasman coast track trip information sheet note. One of only 2 beachfront lodges within the boundaries of abel tasman national park. Abel tasman coast track 3 day guided walk wilsons abel tasman. These operators can dropoff or pick you up from totaranui, awaroa, onetahuti, bark bay, torrent bay, and anchorage. Torrent bay to bark bay medlands bay abel tasman national. Return to marahau kaiteriteri on an afternoon water taxi. Park regulations allow public drop off at torrent bay. May 02, 2019 the abel tasman track, this section is from marahau to torrent bay. Water taxi to bark bay walk to anchorage 4 hours 11. Belleview is one of the closest accommodations to the abel tasman national park. There are two major water taxi operators which can be used, abel tasman aquataxi and marahau water taxis.
Torrent bay browse our trips that explore this bay. Marahau sea kayaks provides guided and freedom kayak rental trips in the abel tasman national park. Starting from the south, these coastal access points are anchorage, torrent bay, bark bay. Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and its unique tidal conditions, water taxis. Pay your fees by booking the huts andor campsites before you start the track. Marahau is a tiny town and theres a nice waterfront area near the water taxi offices. To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 808018. While marahau is the closest access point to the start of the abel tasman coastal track, it is also a charming rural village that is well worth a visit in its own right. As a great walk this means the four huts along the abel tasman coastal track meet a higher standard than what.
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. The closest parking place is located in marahau so if you start or finish your hike there, a oneway water taxi ride is enough. Great day in the park marahau water taxis abel tasman. Discover 172 holiday homes to book online for your abel tasman national park, tasman holiday. If you want to hike the whole thing itll take you a few days. There are some low tide crossings along the abel tasman coast track. Approximate times walk torrent bay to marahau, 45 hours depending on tides, 16km810 miles. Marahau abel tasman tide times, tides forecast, fishing time and tide charts today tasman district tasman new zealand 2020. We took the abel tasman sea shuttle from nelson to kaiteriteri and on to torrent bay passing by the famous split apple rock. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the abel tasman national park. We are all in good shape so endurance should not be an issue. Ive been travelling around the south island of new zealand for just over a month now and hiking has been by. Abel tasman canyons torrent river canyoning adventure.
My abel tasman track day walk started off with the drive from nelson to marahau, which takes around an hour. 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. Tripadvisor torrent river marahau, nelsontasman region. Sleep onboard the aquapackers then enjoy a scenic coastal walk back to marahau. Kaiteriteri recreation reserve camping ground is the event base for the abel tasman coastal classic, where registration and the prizegiving dinner function will be held. Torrent bay lodge accommodation in nelson tasman, new zealand. Torrent bay estuary can be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide, or you can take the. This is a 7km walk with stunning views, lovely beaches and a swing bridge over the falls river. It is the perfect base to explore the abel tasman national park. Abel tasman belleview is an inspirational holiday accommodation offering breathtaking views of the tasman bay, only 1200m from the sea. Abel tasman coast track, trip information sheet, 10apr2012.
Board our comfortable vista cruise to travel the length of the stunning abel tasman. A number of kayaking companies within abel tasman national park run guided tours from marahau, kaiteriteri and golden bay. For more of a challenge, run the inland track from torrent bay to marahau. The only lodge accommodation right on the beach in the heart of abel tasman national park. Stay on the boat and let your water taxi skipper show you the sites along the length of the abel tasman or charter. This can be crossed 2 hours either side of low tide, under normal conditions. Experiencing kayaking on the abel tasman is pretty awesome and not difficult with a guided trip. Vista cruise transport, all food and guided activity options with wilsons abel tasman.
Webcams awaroa anchorage astrolabe torrent bay awaroa awaroa keeping an eye on the peoples beach is easy with our webcam capturing images across awaroa inlet. You can get an awesome elevated view of torrent after a short. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Catch a morning water taxi through the astrolabe roadstead into torrent bay. Marahau is the departure point for water taxis and sea kayak guided trips and kayak rentals to explore the park plus it has a cafe and restaurant. Hi all, four of us are heading to nz this year, and plan to be hiking part of the abel tasman coastal track in late november 2012. 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. Water taxi into the heart of park and walk south to anchorage. Explore the abel tasman coastline from marahau to onetahuti, unguided and at your own pace. Its a lovely day trip from nelson to drive over, walk from marahau to appletree, enjoy the beach, and walk back. Rakauroa torrent bay is a bay in abel tasman national park, new zealand. Its 67 km from nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi, kayak, or walking.
If youd rather be independent, you can rent kayaks and stay at campsites, huts or lodges within the park just as you would if you were hiking. Maybe the most common routes for day hikes in abel tasman are marahau anchorage about 12 km, anchorage torrent bay about 5 km or marahau torrent bay about 17 km. Mar 25, 20 torrent bay is only accessible by boat, and be prepared to wade ashore as the boat cannot get right up to the beach. Home to one of the largest tidal ranges in new zealand, there are family friendly sweeping beaches at both ends of the seaside village. The aroha abel tasman exclusive threeday guided walk is the ultimate abel tasman walking experience. At the northern end of the beach is a recently constructed walkway that now. You then leave the golden sand beaches of the coast for a stunning 1. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the abel tasman coast track. Directly across from anchorage is torrent bay with the largest concentration of privately owned beach skip to content abel tasman. Tonga island sits proudly and prominently directly out from onetahuti beach. Torrent bay to marahau hike, abel tasman national park tasman nelson, new zealand. Since we can visit any time thats easy but for a day trip i suggest you go further into the abel tasman national park and bark bay to torrent. Abel tasman track, marahau to torrent bay, new zealand 27.
Abel tasman track part 1 torrent bay to awaroa davidfromak. Most people dont have the time or desire to do that, so an abel tasman track day walk is a great alternative. Abel tasman classic catch a morning water taxi into the park, checking out the coastline right up to totaranui and back to torrent bay. Astonishing retreat, overlooking sandy bay in marahau and at the start of the many walks offered by abel tasman national park. The abel tasman coastal track is one of the department of conservations nine great walks. Torrent bay lodge has comfortable doubletwin ensuite rooms, each named after ships that featured in the nautical history of the abel tasman coast. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Directly across from anchorage is torrent bay with the largest concentration of privately owned beach. Torrent bay to marahau hike, abel tasman national park. Apr 29, 2018 maybe the most common routes for day hikes in abel tasman are marahau anchorage about 12 km, anchorage torrent bay about 5 km or marahau torrent bay about 17 km.
You can choose to turn your abel tasman experience into a multisport journey by staying. Our accommodation is located in a rural location on a ridge above sandy bay and marahau. Join up with your guide before kayaking through the sheltered waters of the astrolabe roadstead visiting golden beaches, the wildlife on adele island sanctuary and the other wonders of the southern abel tasman. Guide to walking the abel tasman track kayak new zealand. The abel tasman track aka the abel tasman coastal track is one of nine great walks in new zealand. Access to torrent bay is through a walking track from marahau. We took the abel tasman sea shuttle from nelson to kaiteriteri and on to torrent bay. There are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be.
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 park on foot or by sea kayak the next day. The standard torrent river trip starts and finishes in marahau and includes water taxi rides to and from anchorage. This can be crossed 2 hours either side of low tide, under normal. Torrent bay was named by french explorer dumont durville during his exploration and mapping of this area of new zealand in 1827. Located right at the southern entrance to the coastal track, marahau is also known as the abel tasman village. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. It is a 5 minutes drive to abel tasman national park and the start of the world famous abel tasman great walk. The starting point of the abel tasman coast track, marahau is known as one of the parks gateway towns. Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of torrent bay and perhaps a coffee on the deck before breakfast. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. Torrent river is our popular canyoning trip, simply because it has it all. Walk an epic section of the abel tasman coastal track from torrent bay to bark bay 2.
Torrent river from marahau youll join us on an exhilarating water taxi ride through the astrolabe roadstead into anchorage. Board our comfortable vista cruise to travel the length of the golden abel tasman coast from kaiteriteri north into tonga island marine reserve. Get marahau abel tasman, tasman districts latest tide tables showing high tide and low tide heights, fishing times, weather forecasts, surf reports and solunar charts for today. The view above torrent bay, abel tasman coastal track. There are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Yellow point via abel tasman coastal track nelsontasman.
Torrent bay was named by french explorer dumont durville during his exploration and mapping of this area of new zealand in. Walk the beautiful coast track from totaranui to marahau with your own personal guide and enjoy staying in comfortable, beachfront lodges at awaroa and torrent bay. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. You can choose to relax and explore around the inlet, then join the vista cruise at anchorage or torrent bay to return to kaiteriteri. Marahau abel tasman tide times, tides forecast, fishing time. Enjoy one night each at our wonderful beachfront lodges, meadowbank homestead at awaroa and torrent bay lodge. Water taxi the length of the park to totaranui and then back to torrent bay. Kaiteriteri recreation reserve camping ground is the event base for the abel tasman. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. There, follow the abel tasman track inland through several narrow. Top 50 abel tasman national park holiday homes bookabach. At the northern end of the beach is a recently constructed walkway that now allows all tide access along the coastal track northwards to awaroa.
The walk takes in the coastline, golden beaches, forested headlands and hidden coves. Abel tasman bark bay to marahau hike time abel tasman. To the south of anchorage is the pitt head loop track and the quintessential goldensand, crescent shaped te pukatea bay. These operators can dropoff or pick you up from totaranui, awaroa, onetahuti, bark bay, torrent bay.
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 n ation l p rk gre a tw lk hu great walk campsite s c en iamps t shelter toilet car park compulsory low tide crossing at awaroa inlet. There are some nice views as you get closer to torrent bay, and soon after that youll have a big decision to make. Torrent bay is only accessible by boat, and be prepared to wade ashore as the boat cannot get right up to the beach.
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