South Island

Abel Tasman Coast Track

60km
3-5 days
Easy

About This Track

New Zealand's most popular Great Walk showcases golden sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and lush coastal native forest. This accessible coastal paradise offers swimming, kayaking opportunities, and unforgettable sunsets.

Track Highlights

Golden sand beaches

Crystal-clear turquoise waters

Coastal native forest

Split Apple Rock

Abundant wildlife including seals

Day by Day Itinerary

1
Marahau to Anchorage

Begin your coastal adventure through regenerating forest to the beautiful Anchorage Bay.

Accommodation: Anchorage Hut (34 bunks)
2
Anchorage to Bark Bay

Cross the Torrent Bay inlet (tide-dependent) and continue along stunning coastline.

Accommodation: Bark Bay Hut (34 bunks)
3
Bark Bay to Awaroa

Walk through beautiful forest and along golden beaches to Awaroa inlet.

Accommodation: Awaroa Hut (26 bunks)
4
Awaroa to Totaranui

Cross the Awaroa inlet (tide-dependent) and walk to Totaranui.

Accommodation: Totaranui Campsite or water taxi out
5
Totaranui to Wainui

Complete the track through to the northern end at Wainui Bay.

Accommodation: End of track

Huts & Campsites

Anchorage Hut
hut
Bark Bay Hut
hut
Awaroa Hut
hut
Whariwharangi Hut
hut
Apple Tree Bay Campsite
campsite
Anchorage Campsite
campsite
Bark Bay Campsite
campsite
Awaroa Campsite
campsite
Onetahuti Campsite
campsite
Tonga Quarry Campsite
campsite
Totaranui Campsite
campsite