New Zealand
A 3-day trip to Abel Tasman Coast, South Island, New Zealand
Golden sand coves, coastal bush, and tide-timed crossings linked by water taxis.
The Abel Tasman Coast strips away the brutal, weather-beaten drama typical of New Zealand tramping and replaces it with granite headlands, placid turquoise bays, and native coastal bush. Running 60 kilometers between Marahau in the south and Wainui Bay in the north, the coastline operates on a rhythmic logistical network of open-bow water taxis, sea kayak outfitters, and tidal estuaries. It is New Zealand's easiest Great Walk to customize: you can complete an unsupported four-day trek sleeping in Department of Conservation (DOC) huts, kayak between secluded lagoons, or ride boats deep into the park to walk day sections without carrying heavy packs.
Trip length
3 days
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