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.

• Where can we get drinking water?

  There is no filtered drinking water in the park.  All campsites have water; however, this water must be boiled or treated. Water in the camp sites is piped from streams and is unsafe for consumption. Use only safe water (e.g. boiled, treated, filtered) for drinking, brushing teeth etc. In this regard Giardia is the main concern. There is filtered water at our base.

• Can I buy food and drink in the Abel Tasman National Park?

  If your trip requires you to bring your own food we recommend purchasing this before you get to Mārahau. We do sell a few small snack items and drinks. There is a small store in Mārahau but the nearest supermarket is in Motueka.  Check your confirmation or trip description to see the food requirements for the tour you have selected. Food suggestions can also be found here.

• Are there toilets in the park?

  Yes, these are regularly cleaned and restocked with paper by park staff.

• More FAQ’s

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