Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Motueka i-SITE
( 03-528 6543;
www.motuekaisite.co.nz;
20 Wallace St; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri,
9am-4pm Sat & Sun)
Book transport, lodging and tours and buy hut passes at this excellent
visitor centre.
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Getting There & Away
All Motueka bus services depart from the i-SITE. Most ply the route between Nelson, Abel
Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
Abel Tasman Coachlines
( 03-528 8850;
www.abeltasmantravel.co.nz
)
runs several times daily between Motueka and Nelson ($12, one
hour), Marahau ($10, 30 minutes), Kaiteriteri ($10, 25 minutes) and Takaka ($26, one hour).
In summer these services connect with
Golden Bay Coachlines
( 03-525 8352;
www.gbcoachlines.co.nz
)
through to Collingwood and the Heaphy, Totaranui and other Golden
Bay destinations; from May to September all buses run less frequently.
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Marahau
03 / POP 200
This tiny village, largely comprised of tourism businesses and holiday homes, is 18km north
of Motueka and the last bit of civilisation before you enter Abel Tasman National Park. You
can easily walk from Marahau to the southern end of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, 1km
from town.
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Sleeping & Eating
HOSTEL$
Kanuka Ridge
( 03-527 8435;
www.abeltasmanbackpackers.co.nz;
Moss Rd, off Marahau-Sandy Bay Rd; dm $29, d &
tw with/without bathroom $89/64; )
Five minutes' drive (3km) from Marahau and the start
of the Abel Tasman track, this cottage-style arrangement is set in bushy surroundings. Hosts
are willing and able to hook you up to the nature buzz, with mountain bikes, activity book-
ings and car storage.
HOLIDAY PARK$
Marahau Beach Camp
