Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Moored permanently in Anchorage Bay,
Aquapackers
( 0800 430 744;
www.aquapackers.co.nz
;
dm/d incl breakfast $75/195)
is a converted 13m catamaran providing unusual but buoyant back-
packer accommodation. Facilities are basic but decent; prices include bedding, dinner and
breakfast. Bookings are essential.
Totaranui Campsite
( 03-528 8083;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
summer/
winter $15/10)
is an extremely popular facility with a whopping capacity (850 campers) and a
splendid setting next to the beach backed by some of the best bush in the park. A staffed
DOC office has interpretive displays, flush toilets, cold showers and a public phone.
The closest big town to Abel Tasman is Motueka, with nearby Marahau the southern
gateway. Although Wainui is the official northern trailhead, it is more common to finish in
Totaranui, either skipping the northernmost section or looping back to Totaranui over
Gibbs Hill Track. All gateways are serviced between
Abel Tasman Coachlines
( 03-548 0285;
Once you hit the park, it is easy to get to/from any point on the track by water taxi,
from Kaiteriteri or Marahau. Typical one-way prices from either: Anchorage and Torrent
Bay ($33), Bark Bay ($38), Tonga ($40), Awaroa ($43) and Totaranui ($45). The follow-
ing are key operators:
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle
( 03-527 8688, 0800 732 748;
www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
;
Kaiteriteri)
Scheduled services with
cruise/walk options. Also runs between Nelson and Kaiteriteri from 1 December to 31
March (adult/child return $40/20).
BOAT
Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi
( 03-527 8083, 0800 278 282;
www.aquataxi.co.nz
;
Marahau-Sandy Bay Rd, Marahau)
Scheduled and on-
demand services as well as boat/walk options.
BOAT
Wilsons Abel Tasman
( 03-528 2027, 0800 223 582;
www.abeltasman.co.nz
;
265 High St, Motueka; pass adult/child $150/75)
Offers
an explorer pass for unlimited taxi travel on three days over a five-day period, plus back-
packer specials and an array of tours.
BOAT
Marahau Water Taxis
( 03-527 8176, 0800 808 018; Abel Tasman Centre, Franklin St, Marahau)
Scheduled services plus boat/
walk options.
BOAT
