One day trips we have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Our innovative and comfortable catamarans can take you to where you need to go in the abel tasman national park. A complete guide to hiking the abel tasman track new zealand. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. Enjoy a day walk with water taxi transport or get back to nature with a 3 or 5 day guided walk, staying at beach front lodges.
Our water taxi base is located close to the entrance of the abel tasman coastal track. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Kayaking new zealands abel tasman coast bearfoot theory. Abel tasman adventure aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. There are also round trip touring packages available. We have one day to visit abel tasman in february, 2010, and would like to know the most scenic sections. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. Abel tasman is a place of sweeping golden beaches, rugged granite headlands, sheltered coves, sandy estuaries, rocky reefs and islands. Abel tasman water taxis, 64 3 528 7497, 0800 423 397. This makes it ideal for oneway trips into the abel tasman and then a walk back to your vehicle. Abel tasman aqua taxi guided tours everything new zealand. The abel tasman coastal track goes, err, around the coast of the abel tasman national park, about 65 km by road west of nelson. Abel tasman kayaks info abel tasman kayaks is located on the main drag right in the marahau. 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.
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. Take 3 varied day trips to mountain and coastal areas, and wake each morning to the dawn chorus. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Nelson, motueka, kaiteriteri and marahau, at the southern end of the abel tasman coast track in the national. Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online. 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. Book online well in advance if you can, though you should be able to find a campsite somewhere in all but the very busiest times. We run a daily shuttle bus to marahau from nelson and motueka. Marahauwater taxisthe locals choice for water taxis into the abel tasman. Before you start walking the abel tasman coast track, you need to book. As the largest transport provider in the nelsonabel tasman region, scenicnz offers highquality coach services to and between the following destinations. Sit back and relax on your return journey on a scenic cruise by water taxi back to marahau. There are 4 huts and 18 campsites along the abel tasman coast track, which must be booked in advance all year round. Freedom walk and kayak the abel tasman coastal track in 3 sections with a day pack.
New zealand travel organiser can assist you with your abel tasman travel plans today. Water taxis abel tasman national park forum tripadvisor. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. Its such a brilliant blue and the water is so clear. Bark bay campsite abel tasman coastal track the bark bay campsite is a big campsite with plenty of facilities set in kanuka scrub and set back from the big beach. Abel tasman coast track abel tasman national park all. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. We get to marahau by 0800 to prepare for the water taxi ride to totaranui, had a few atomic coffees while we waited. 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. Enjoy a cruise or take a water taxi into the abel tasman, look out for the new zealand fur seal and little blue penguins. 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.
Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. Over 200,000 people a year hike it, which means accommodation is at a premium over the peak summer months. Our abel tasman water taxi skippers informative and entertaining commentary will bring the region alive.
Below i will go into what to expect on a 12 day trek on the abel tasman track starting in bark bay and walking back to marahau. Bark bay campsite abel tasman coastal track tramping. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. The abel tasman coast track has four main entrances. Return by water taxi to the comfort of the lodge each evening. In may 2012 the alborn family purchased abel tasman aquataxi from ngai tahu tourism. On the internet look up abel tasman aquataxis, abel tasman sea shuttles, wilsons experiences. Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience covered. Abel tasman coastal track book by mike crudge abel. Totaranui is another long, goldensand beach, and the only part of the coastal track that is accessible by road. Kayak the tranquil coastline, from half a day to a 5 day kayakwalk combo. 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. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the abel tasman inland track, which stretches for 38 km between tinline bay and torrent bay off the main coastal track. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure.
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular. Coastal track abel tasman national park tramping new. However, i am not sure of the exact times during each day when i will need to. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. Walk the whole track in either direction, take a water taxi or kayak between different locations. Whether youre looking for a short walk, a scenic day out, or a multiday hiking adventure we have an option to suit. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. Water taxi to bark bay, walk the scenic coastal track to anchorage 3. By john maddock the colour of the sea here is just like the mediterranean, a german backpacker tells me as we look out over anapai bay on the abel tasman track. This makes it ideal for oneway trips into the abel tasman and then a.
Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. We plan to take a water taxi from marehau to some walking start point, walk, and then get picked up by water taxi for the return to marehau. Aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. Check out our abel tasman day walks abel tasman aqua taxi. Its 67 km from nelson on sealed road providing access by water taxi. Looking at walking the full abel tasman national park track. Departs up to 4 times daily from kaiteriteri beach and a daily coach transfer from nelsonmotueka to kaiteriteri. How tough would the walk be between those two points. Bridge and beach experience a popular section of the coastal track including the walk across the falls river swingbridge. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks.
Hooked, the waterfront cafe and beer garden is located right next. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Come with us to experience abel tasman with a familyowned company connected with this coast for more 160 years. Everything you need to know to hike the abel tasman track walk. A locally owned water taxi company with purpose built, catamarans that have walk onoff ramp access to keep those hiking feet dry, where possible. 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.
If we take a water taxi from kaiteriteri to the abel tasman np where would you choose to be dropped off and later where would you choose to be picked up. All levels of fitness can enjoy the abel tasman coast track. You can also choose to go kayaking in the abel tasman national park. There are tent sites located along the beach which are dedicated to the use of people walking the coastal track. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise.
Everything you need to know about the abel tasman coast track one of the best in new zealand. Although at 22,500 hectares abel tasman is new zealands smallest national park, it contains an impressive diversity of landforms and ecosystems. Bear in mind when people say the abel tasman coastal track is popular, they arent joking. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak.
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. The abel tasman centre is also a well stocked general store. Situated at the top of new zealands south island near the towns of motueka and takaka, the coastal track will amaze you with its beautiful golden beaches, native bush and wildlife. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. Alternatively, stay on board for a leisurely cruise or for lunch at awaroa lodge and a short stroll. This is the last walk of the year 2016, so taking a nice single malt that carl gifted, for the inland track abel tasman national park a 41km journey with anthony and jed. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Nature awaits adventurers on the abel tasman track in new zealand. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to torrent bay then walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. If you dont have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking. Huts andor campsites on the track the walk takes 35 days to complete transport tofrom the startend of the track or midpoints along the track the walk is oneway with track ends approx. Abel tasman aqua taxi abel tasman national park water taxi. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier.
Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. The abel tasman national park is the best bit of new zealand. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise. 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. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel.
The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. The national park contains two primary walking tracks the gorgeous coastal track and the rugged inland hilly track both of which take three. You can begin your journey by taking a water taxi out to bark bay and then walking south ending in marahau. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman national park from the comfort of our purposebuilt, ecofriendly water taxis. Its common to start at the marahau end and walk north but your direction might be better worked out by considering the tides, ie, low tide, and judging when best able to cross the awaroa inlet crossing. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible.
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