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Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is a national park at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. 5 sq mi) of land between Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, making it the smallest of New Zealand's national parks.

Type Place

Why go

  • National park in New Zealand.
  • Served by Takaka Airport (KTF).

History

Abel Tasman National Park is a national park at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. It covers 237.1 km2 (91.5 sq mi) of land between Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, making it the smallest of New Zealand's national parks. Despite this, the park is one of the most visited, partially due to the popularity of the Abel Tasman Coast Track which spans 60 km (37 mi) along the eastern and northern coastal areas of the park.

Airports

Motueka Airport (MZP) 18 km to the centre
TAS, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Takaka Airport (KTF) 23 km to the centre
TAS, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Marahau Water Taxis
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sea Shuttle Kaiteriteri-Awaroa
Ferry route · Sea Shuttle
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Takaka Airport (KTF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Marahau Water Taxis, Sea Shuttle Kaiteriteri-Awaroa.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Abel Tasman National Park. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach