• Great Walk Express Totaranui to Mārahau

    Great Walk Express Totaranui to Mārahau


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Price

$74pp

Duration

1 Day

  • Adult: $74.00
  • Child (up to 14): $37.00
  • Child (4 & under): $0

Catch a water taxi at the end of your walk back to Mārahau.

This is a great way to see how far you have jouryned.

The Abel Tasman Coastal track is part of New Zealand’s great walk network. Its’ famous for its access to it’s many golden beaches and the native forest fringing the granite coastline. It is unique, in that every ‘section’ of the coastal track offers multiple opportunities to stop off at golden sand beaches and other coastal highlights, in fact certain sections of the coastal track are the stunning sweeping golden beaches.

Walking in the park is generally broken into the following sections Mārahau to Observation, Observation to Anchorage, Anchorage to Bark Bay, Bark Bay to Onetahhuti, Onetahuti to Awaroa and Awaroa to Totaranui.

Each section is roughly 2 – 4 hours of walking on a well formed track.

The Abel Tasman is part of New Zealand’s great walk network and this premier track is designed for all levels of fitness. An outline of the journey is below. DoC’s full track brochure can be downloaded here.

 

  • Check-in: 2.45pm
  • Open: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
  • Age: Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio
  • Food: Lunch can be provided for $25pp or bring your own
  • Abel Tasman Great Walk: Approximately 3 – 4 hours
  • Water Taxi: One water taxi cruise
  • Bus: $85 Nelson return, $45 Motueka return operating 1 Oct – 30 Apr. On request outside of these times

Departure Times

Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.

Itinerary

  • After completing the Abel Tasman Coastal walk arrive at Totaranui beach.
    2.45pm
    Water Taxi totaranui to Mārahau.
    4.15pm
    Arrive Mārahau

FAQS

  • Environment Access Fee

    Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.

    A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the National Park.  Fees are adjusted according to your trip, you can see your contribution when you purchase a ticket.

    Find out more on how we are looking after this special place including our commitment to the Mārahau Pledge.

  • Do I need hiking boots?

    For walking the track, firm footwear is required, but boots are not essential, walking sandals or sports shoes are fine.

  • More FAQ’s

    A full list of our FAQ’s can be found here.

What our customers say

#ABELTASMANKAYAKS

Kaka, Tūi and bellbird, flitting through the bush before the rest of the park wakes up.

First light on the Coast Track sounds like this - no traffic, no chatter, just birdsong doing most of the talking. Worth being up for.

Early starts have their reasons.

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AbelTasman #CoastTrack #AbelTasmanNationalPark #NewZealand #NZMustDo #purenz
There's a particular kind of quiet that settles in once the tent's up and the kettle's on.

What's your version of switching off?

#AbelTasmanKayaks  #AbelTasman #NewZealand #PureNZ
Astrolabe Roadstead doesn't show up on the standard tourist map — mostly because you can't drive to it.

Twelve beaches and a  couple of islands, only reachable by water. It's one of the  one of our favourites to paddle.

Ever paddled somewhere you couldn't have walked to?

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AbelTasman #AstrolabeRoadstead #AbelTasmanNationalPark #KayakingNZ #NewZealand #PureNZ
We look forward to welcoming our first summer guests on the water again this week, and it's worth saying: every guest contributes directly to the National Park.

Hear Jack talk about why tourism only works if nature comes first 🌿

Ready to get naturing this season?

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AlwaysBeNaturing #docgovtnz  #AbelTasman #AbelTasmanNationalPark #Marahau #KayakingNZ #NewZealand #PureNZ #mārahaupledge
That water ... 💙 The Abel Tasman is famous for its crystal-clear, turquoise seas – the perfect backdrop for kayaking.
Jess and her partner out exploring on a Two Day Tiki. A couple of days, countless moments & memories.
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@jess_.etv 
#abeltasmankayaks
Not all beaches are easy to find…
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Photo credit @stardustseasphotography
So many Missions, which one are you choosing? 👀
Even on the best adventures, you’ve gotta stop and eat!  Pretty mint lunch spot if you ask us 😎🌿
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