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NZ Walking Routes > Nelson > Golden Bay > Abel Tasman Coast Track
Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Location
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is accessible by road at four points, each with a car park:
Marahau, the southern gateway, is 67km from Nelson on sealed road.
Wainui is 21km from Takaka. For the last 2km, the road is unsealed.
Totaranui is 32km from Takaka. For the last 13km, the road is unsealed.
Awaroa estuary is 31 km from Takaka. The last 12 km of road is rough and unsealed. There are two fords, which flood after heavy rain. From the Awaroa car park on the northern side of the estuary, it’s 25 minutes of tidal walk to the DOC Awaroa hut and campsite, which are on the southern side of the estuary.- Description
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is located in Abel Tasman National Park on South Island’s northern shores. The Coast Track is a Great Walk and extends for 51km. All streams are bridged but there are tidal crossings which can only be crossed within a few hours either side of low tide. The track takes an average of three to five days to complete. There are huts and campsites where you can stay for a fee. There is no charge for day walks. Visitors can walk into the park from the road end car parks, catch water taxis to beaches along the track or kayak along the coast.
The nearest towns of Nelson, Motueka and Takaka have I-Sites, accommodation and shops catering for tramping and kayaking needs. Kaiteriteri has a petrol station, small grocery shop, accommodation and café. Marahau has accommodation, a shop and cafés. Takaka is the last place for petrol before Totaranui.Visit www.doc.govt.nz for full tramping details.
- Distance
- 51.0 km
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Historical
- Huts
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Swimming
- Toilets
- Tramping
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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