Avoid the crowds—visit stunning Abel Tasman National Park from Golden Bay.

Fly from Wellington to Takaka and catch our shuttle to Wainui Bay or Totaranui—the northern entrances to Abel Tasman.

Why not leave the park from the north as well—there are plenty of ways to avoid retracing your steps:

• Catch a water taxi. Most services stop at Awaroa and Totaranui. Operators are Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle, Abel Tasman Aquataxi, Marahau Water Taxis and Wilsons
• Kayak the park with Golden Bay Kayaks, offering 1 day or multi day kayak hire, with guiding and kayak/water taxi combination options
• Fly into Awaroa from Takaka and stay in boutique Awaroa Lodge or rent an Awaroa holiday home

Booking is easy...

Scheduled shuttles from Takaka to Abel Tasman link with all flights arriving at 9:50am and 5:00pm from Wellington. Shuttle fares are $29 per adult to Wainui Bay and $43 to Totaranui (minimum 2 fares). Search and book flights and connecting shuttles online.

For groups of 3 or more, we offer attractive discounts on our shuttle fares. Additional shuttles with departure times to suit are available at any time of year by arrangement. Please phone or email for a quote.

For drop-offs to water taxis or kayaks or to book a flight from Takaka to Awaroa, please phone or email us.

Park Information

The 51km Abel Tasman Coastal Track is New Zealand's easiest Great Walk. It extends from Wainui Bay, 24 km from Takaka to Marahau, 62 km from Nelson.

The coastal track crosses estuaries, two of which are only passable near low tide. Please consult tide timetables when planning your trip.

Hut spaces and campsites need to be booked prior to departure. Refer to the Department of Conservation for track and booking information.

Camping fuels are as hazardous substances and cannot be carried on aircraft. We can provide fuel at cost-price when you arrive in Takaka by prior arrangement.

Abel Tasman Links

• Department of Conservation website