Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest. It protects 23,000 hectares of the most natural stretch of easily accessible coastline in New Zealand. The world famous Coast Track opens up the park's intimate estuaries, golden sand beaches and forested headlands.

The Department of Conservation looks after the park and maintains the huts, campsites and tracks there. Marahau and Totaranui are the main gateways to the park, 1 ½ and 2 ½ hours drive from Nelson. Regular and on-demand bus and boat services are available.