How many beaches are in Abel Tasman National Park?
Picking the best beaches in the Abel Tasman National Park is actually a pretty tough thing to do. This is because there are 30+ bays to pick from! As well as the fact everyone has different preferences. Most of the beaches have a distinct golden sand colour but some of them are deeper than others.
Can you swim at Marahau?
Marahau is one of the places where local residents from Riwaka, Motueka and beyond take their families and visitors to for a day at the beach. Marahau has two long sweeping beaches that provide safe swimming even for young family members.
Can you drive into Abel Tasman National Park?
The main road access point to the Abel Tasman is via Marahau, at the southern end of the Coastal Track. There is also road access from the northern end of the Park via Golden Bay, to Wainui, Totaranui and Awaroa.
Can you swim in the Motueka River?
The Motueka River is one of New Zealand’s best brown trout fishing rivers. Water quality along the river is extremely high resulting in one of the most enjoyable swimming areas as well. Tasman Regional Council monitors water quality at popular swimming spots throughout the Tasman region.
Who owns Awaroa Lodge?
Barry and Salina Walters
Set in 20 hectares of bush, it has a 6-metre-wide access strip to the Awaroa Bay beach. The lodge, owned by Barry and Salina Walters and managed by the Peppers chain, was a niche business and had an established reputation with travel wholesalers and tour operators, Bayleys agent Nick Lambert said.
How long do you need in Abel Tasman?
Before you start walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you need to book:
- Huts and/or campsites on the track – the walk takes 3-5 days to complete.
- Transport to/from the start/end of the track or mid-points along the track – the walk is one-way with track ends approximately 60 km apart.
How do I get to Cleopatra’s Pool Abel Tasman?
You can reach Cleopatra’s pool by taking a side trip (walk) from Torrent Bay or Anchorage.
Is the Maitai River safe to swim in?
Key results for recreational bathing water quality The Maitai River bathing holes between Maitai Camp and Girlies Hole continue to have Fair-Good grades, with few exceedances over the last five years.