All Abel Tasman places
65 places
AnchorageA sheltered beach with campsites, boats and glowworm grottos.
1Toka Ngawhā (Split Apple Rock)A split in the granite, reached by a short beach walk.
2Awaroa BeachGolden sandbanks, a tide-shaped inlet, and a beach saved for everyone.
Tōtaranui Beach and CampgroundA big campground by the beach, beyond a long gravel approach.
3Kaiteriteri BeachGolden sand and clear water at a lively beach-town gateway
4Te Pukatea BayA quiet cove with a small walk-in camp behind its crescent beach.
5Wainui FallsGranite, palms and a powerful waterfall reward the forest walk.
6Bark BayA golden beach between the open coast and a tidal estuary.
7Onetahuti BayA long beach with Tonga Island just offshore.
8Cleopatra’s PoolA moss-lined rock slide makes this a memorable Coast Track swim stop.
9Te Waharoa (Mārahau Park Entrance)A carved gateway opens the Coast Track’s southern end.
10Separation Point / Te MatauA long walk to a rugged headland above two bays.
11Motuareronui / Adele IslandBirdsong, seals and beaches make the boat trip worthwhile.
12Falls River Suspension BridgeA springy crossing gives you a look down the Falls River inlet.
Awaroa LodgeA proper meal at a remote lodge reached by boat or trail.
13Tonga IslandLook for fur seals beside a protected offshore island.
14Rākauroa / Torrent BayA tidal crossing beside a village on the Coast Track.
Apple Tree BayA beachside camp where the Coast Track meets a tidal estuary.
15Pitt Head LookoutA headland lookout above Torrent Bay, reached by a forested loop.
16Cascade FallsA steep detour reaches a multi-tier waterfall in native bush.
17Anapai BayA northern beach with golden sand, stacked rocks and six tent sites.
18Medlands BeachA small beach break along the Coast Track, with water-taxi access.
Mutton CoveA quiet beachside campsite at Abel Tasman's remote northern end.
19Shag HarbourA sheltered inlet with a narrow, tide-sensitive entrance.
20Tonga QuarryA beach break with a granite story that reached Wellington.
Coquille BaySix tent pitches beside a golden crescent beach on the Coast Track.
21Goat BayA beach stop on the tide-sensitive northern Coast Track.
Whariwharangi BayA remote beach camp beside a restored coastal farmhouse.
22Stilwell BayA beach break on the Coast Track with Adele Island ahead.
Mosquito Bay CampsiteWinter sun, a rocky islet, and a boat-only beach camp.
23Tonga ArchesPaddle through the granite arch when tide and sea allow.
Whariwharangi HutSleep in a restored farmhouse at the Coast Track's northern end.
Watering Cove CampsiteCamp beside the beach where D’Urville’s crew collected fresh water
24Sandfly BayA tidal lagoon tucked behind shifting golden sandspits.
25Observation BeachSix tent sites beside a sandy cove on the Coast Track.
26Abel Tasman National MonumentShort climb, wide views over Ligar Bay and the Tata Islands.
The Park CafeWood-fired pizza at the Coast Track gateway, rooted in 1986.
27Skinner Point LookoutA high view takes in both Tōtaranui Beach and Goat Bay.
Waiharakeke BayA bush-fringed campsite a short walk from a sandy bay.
Abel Tasman CentreLine up park transport, trip check-in and supplies in one stop.
Anchorage HutA 34-bunk beachside stop with a one-hour Pitt Head loop.
Bark Bay HutA 34-bunk overnight stop near Bark Bay’s beach and estuary.
28Taupō PointA tide-dependent walk to a Māori pā on Wainui Inlet.
Meadowbank Homestead at AwaroaA replica homestead lodge for multi-day Abel Tasman trips.
29Yellow Point LookoutA rocky pause above the coast, reached on the Coast Track.
Torrent Bay LodgeA beachside stay on Wilsons’ walking, kayaking and cruise trips.
Akersten BayThree quiet tent sites sit above a sheltered beach with island views.
Awaroa HutAn estuary-side Great Walk hut with a cold outdoor shower.
Ngarata HomesteadA 1914 homestead group stay for exploring Tōtaranui
30Cyathea CoveA sandy pause with islands spread across Astrolabe Roadstead
Awaroa CampsiteAn 18-site estuary camp that catches good winter sun.
31Castle RocksGranite outcrops above Mārahau Valley, with Tasman Bay beyond.
32Fisherman IslandA small island stop with a pest check before landing.
33Porter RockAn inland granite scramble that opens to a 360° coastal panorama.
Canaan Downs CampsiteA quiet 10-site base for Canaan’s inland and mountain-bike tracks.
Tōtaranui Great Walk CampsiteTwenty tent sites put you beside the beach on the Coast Track.
Castle Rock HutA remote eight-bunk stop above Marahau, with the bay in view.
34Awaroa Steam EngineAn old bark-milling engine, tucked into ferns beside Awaroa.
Awapoto HutA 12-bunk backcountry stop with an estuary view from the deck.
Tinline CampsiteA sheltered grassy first night, just 3 km from Mārahau.
35Awaroa Old School SiteA schoolhouse ruin on a tide-shaped walk through Awaroa history.
Wainui HutA simple four-bunk overnight in the Wainui Valley.
36Stu’s LookoutA short coastal detour for Marahau and roadstead views.
Holyoakes ShelterA simple free hut for the Inland Track's overnight tramp.
37Moa Park ShelterA bunkless shelter among tussock, with a granite lookout nearby.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Abel Tasman Tour Guide
Abel Tasman, narrated.
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