Trampers looking down into Anchorage. Photo: Tony Lilleby.

Trampers looking down into Anchorage.

Nelson/Marlborough region

Nelson/Marlborough region.

The Abel Tasman Coast Track, located in Abel Tasman National Park on South Island’s northern shores. The Coast Track is a Great Walk and extends for 54.4 km. 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 and can be walked from either end. There are huts and campsites where you can stay for a fee. Bookings are required. There is no charge for day walks. Visitors can walk into the park from the roadend carparks, 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.

Great Walk/Easier tramping track Great Walk/Easier tramping track

Time:  

3 - 5 days

Distance:  

54.4 km
 
 
Publication
Abel Tasman Coast Track brochure (PDF, 965K) 
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