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Whether you're looking for an active holiday of tramping and kayaking, or a lazy day at the beach, Abel Tasman National Park is the perfect destination. This is New Zealand's smallest national park, protecting 23,000 hectares of the most natural stretch of easily accessible coastline in New Zealand. It's possible to have a lovely holiday without giving a thought to the people who first settled here over a hundred years ago, but history buffs will find plenty of interest to satisfy their curiosity about pioneer life. Awaroa was the site of an early settlement, rich with New Zealand history. Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa is built on the site of Meadowbank, one of the early homesteads. The Lodge is owned and operated by the Wilson family, descendants of Adele and William Hadfield who lived at Meadowbank with their nine children in the early 1900s.
One of New Zealand's 14 national parks, the Abel Tasman is the smallest at 22,530 hectares. It is covered in native bush, interlaced with walking tracks and surrounded by clear blue/green seas. Many people enjoy walking the picturesque Abel Tasman Coastal Track, breaking the walk with a well deserved swim in one of the Abel Tasman's tantalising bays. There's also one of New Zealand's marine reserves off the Abel Tasman National Park's coast. This reserve provides a safe haven for the marine wildlife in the area and is therefore a great place to scuba dive or snorkel, just see how big the crayfish grow. The area is home to the New Zealand fur seal, which can be seen swimming in the blue waters or resting on rocks along the coastline. The Abel Tasman National Park is within easy driving distance of Nelson, Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Upper Moutere, Tasman and Mapua, areas rich in arts and crafts, cafes, vineyard and wineries. Not to mention all the activities available from horse riding to parachuting. Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks are also nearby, both offer extensive hiking tracks and stunning scenery. |
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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS:
Abel Tasman National Park: There are three main gateways into Abel Tasman National Park - in the south is Marahau and Kaiteriteri, reached by road from Motueka, in the north is Totaranui, reached by road from Takaka in Golden Bay. Abel Tasman is known for its glittering gold sand beaches, turquoise water and spectacular ocean views. A range of wildlife inhabits the area, including penguins, and there’s a seal colony in the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Regular launch and water taxis provide easy access to the Park from the water.
Sea kayaking in the Able Tasman National Park: Sea kayaking is an excellent way to enjoy the famous and picturesque Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson. Many visitors travel one way by sea kayak, then hike back again through lush native bush that affords spectacular sea views.
The natural magic of Golden Bay: The road trip to Golden Bay is an extraordinary experience in itself - the highlight is a scenic drive over Takaka Hill, known as the marble mountain. There are well signposted lookouts along the way and the subterranean splendours of Harwoods Hole (176 metres deep) and the Ngarua Caves shouldn't be missed.
ACTIVITIES:
- The Abel Tasman Coastal Track (three - five days) is a popular year-round walk that can be undertaken with or without a guide
- Sea kayaking safaris allow you to explore the Able Tasman National Park
- Enjoy bird watching in the National Park
- Experience the many guided and unguided walks and walking tracks in the National Park
- Indulge in a scenic cruises or private charters in the Able Tasman
- Play a round at the 18 hole Motueka Golf Club
- Be awed by New Zealand’s rugged places. Enjoy guided walking (tramping), abseiling, climbing, caving & canyoning in the Able Tasman area
- Enjoy sea fishing and trout fishing
- Visit the lovely wineries in the region and enjoy the local wines of the Able Tasman
- Visit or contact the many talented artists of the Abel Tasman region. View work from sculptures, painters, mixed-media artists, carvers and metal workers.
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