1 active Abel Tasman alert
- ClosureRoad resealing closures near Kaiteriteri, 29–30 OctoberExpect rolling closures on roads near Kaiteriteri from 6am to 8pm on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October while crews reseal the roads.Official details
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Top sights in Abel Tasman
1SightToka Ngawhā (Split Apple Rock)A split in the granite, reached by a short beach walk.
2BeachAwaroa BeachGolden sandbanks, a tide-shaped inlet, and a beach saved for everyone.
3BeachKaiteriteri BeachGolden sand and clear water at a lively beach-town gateway
4BeachTe Pukatea BayA quiet cove with a small walk-in camp behind its crescent beach.
5SightWainui FallsGranite, palms and a powerful waterfall reward the forest walk.
6BeachBark BayA golden beach between the open coast and a tidal estuary.
7BeachOnetahuti BayA long beach with Tonga Island just offshore.
8SightCleopatra’s PoolA moss-lined rock slide makes this a memorable Coast Track swim stop.
9SightTe Waharoa (Mārahau Park Entrance)A carved gateway opens the Coast Track’s southern end.Hiking
Top trails in Abel Tasman
- 6 easy
- 30 moderate
- 7 challenging
ChallengingAbel Tasman Coast Track60 km · 20.1 hrGolden beaches, forested headlands, and a tide crossing to plan around.
ModerateMārahau to Anchorage12.4 km · 4 hrBeaches, island views, and a hut at the end.
ModerateAnchorage to Bark Bay11.5 km · 4 hrCoastal ridgelines, a 47-metre bridge, and a low-tide shortcut.
ModerateWainui Falls Track3.4 km · 1.3 hrGranite boulders, a swing bridge and a waterfall for a short walk.
ModeratePitt Head Loop Track3.2 km · 1.5 hrA short headland loop with a crescent beach and open coastal views.
ModerateTōtaranui to Anapai Bay6.4 km · 2.5 hrA low saddle leads to Anapai’s divided beach and granite stacks.
ModerateTōtaranui to Separation Point14.4 km · 4.5 hrGolden beaches, nikau gullies, and a headland between two bays.
ChallengingGibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track18.3 km · 5.5 hrA steep ridge and a restored homestead reward the coastal loop.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Abel Tasman Tour Guide
Abel Tasman, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Abel Tasman National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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“You're nearing the road access for Wainui Falls, a good choice for a short waterfall walk.”
Plays as you drive up to Wainui Falls in the Parkwolf Abel Tasman Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Reading a Palm's Past
- From Granite to Golden Sand
- Protection Beneath the Water
- Abel Tasman National Monument
- 23 audio storiesacross Abel Tasman’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Kea, New Zealand Fur Seal, Little Penguin, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 43 trails, 65 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
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Wildlife in Abel Tasman
10 sightingsKeaMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
54 sightingsNew Zealand Fur SealMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
20 sightingsLittle PenguinMost seen around 9 PMSighting map
21 sightingsSouth Island KākāMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
527 sightingsWekaMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
16 sightingsTūīMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Abel Tasman. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.