Best trails in Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park has stunning golden beaches, beautiful native forests, granite cliffs, small islands, lagoons, caves, rocky headlands, lookouts with great views, and plentiful wildlife. It’s home to the famous Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk, with numerous campsites and huts along the way. Trampers can combine hiking with kayaking and water taxis to explore the park.
Top trails
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(283)
•Moderate
•8.3 mi
•Est. 4h 5m
This track is part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk (North to South) in Abel Tasman National Park. This section takes you from Awaroa to Bark Bay. It's a beautiful walk through the coastal forest with stunning golden sand beaches and lookouts. Please note that all huts and campsites must be booked in advance. More information about fees and bookings is available at https://bookings.doc.govt.nz/Web/Default.aspx#!greatwalk-result
The trailhead can be accessed from Totaranui via Abel...
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(261)
•Moderate
•8.3 mi
•Est. 4h 5m
This track is part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk in Abel Tasman National Park. This section takes you from Bark Bay to Awaroa. It's a beautiful walk through the coastal forest with stunning golden sand beaches and lookouts. You can comfortably complete this section with overnight stopovers at Mosquito Bay Campsite, Onetahuti Bay Campsite, Awaroa Campsite, and Awaroa Hut.
Please note that all huts and campsites must be booked in advance. More information about fees and bookings...
3
(197)
•Easy
•2.1 mi
•Est. 56m
This is a cool easy walk to the beautiful Wainui falls located in Abel Tasman National Park near Takaka. The cascading waterfall is about 20-meter (66 ft) high and it's a popular spot for families with children. It's a short walk through the bush following the Wainui River. Children will also enjoy a great suspension bridge on the way. A small car park is available at the trailhead.
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(124)
•Moderate
•4.2 mi
•Est. 1h 56m
This track is part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk (North to South) in Abel Tasman National Park. This section takes you from Tōtaranui to Awaroa. It's a beautiful walk through the coastal forest with stunning golden sand beaches, rocky headlands, and lookouts. The track starts from Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite / Tōtaranui Campground and ends at Awaroa Hut & Campsite.
You can comfortably complete this section with an overnight stopover at Waiharakeke Bay Campsite. All huts and...
5
(146)
•Hard
•12.4 mi
•Est. 6h 23m
This challenging coastal loop walk combines the Gibbs Hill, Inland, Separation, and Anapai Bay tracks in Abel Tasman National Park. Prepare for some steep sections around Gibbs Hill. There are beautiful views of golden sand beaches along the way. Please note that bookings in advance are required all year round to stay at all campsites and huts on this track. Access from the end of Tōtaranui Road. Be prepared for a narrow unsealed road.
6
(110)
•Moderate
•4.1 mi
•Est. 1h 54m
This track is part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk in Abel Tasman National Park. This section takes you from Awaroa to Tōtaranui.
It's a beautiful walk through the coastal forest with stunning golden sand beaches, rocky headlands, and lookouts. Don't forget to check the tide schedule before going - there's no alternative track. Cross Awaroa Inlet 1 hour 30 minutes before or 2 hours after low tide.
You can comfortably complete this section with overnight stopovers at Waiharakeke...
7
(106)
•Hard
•14.1 mi
•Est. 7h 27m
This challenging coastal loop walk combines the Gibbs Hill, Inland, and Anapai Bay tracks in Abel Tasman National Park. Prepare for some steep sections around Gibbs Hill. There are beautiful views of golden sand beaches along the way. Access from McShane Road end - a car park with public toilets is located at the trailhead. Please note that bookings in advance are required all year round to stay at all campsites and huts on this track.
8
(96)
•Hard
•11.8 mi
•Est. 6h 1m
This track follows the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk. It's a lovely coastal walk that offers great views of the coast, a mixture of vegetation pungas and manuka and wildlife tui, fantails, Australasian gannets, and seals. It is generally steady with well-maintained wide smooth paths with short meandering ascents to views of the bays. there is a bit of a short rocky scramble (100meters) to the Separation Point itself which requires some careful foot placement and a bit of agility. Mutton...
9
(53)
•Moderate
•3.4 mi
•Est. 1h 44m
This track is part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk in Abel Tasman National Park. This section takes you from Whariwharangi Bay to Wainui. Wainui Carpark with public toilets is located at the end of this track.
Please note that bookings in advance are required all year round to stay at the Whariwharangi Bay Hut & Campsite. More information about bookings and fees is available at:
Whariwharangi Bay Hut...
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(47)
•Moderate
•2.9 mi
•Est. 1h 35m
This track follows a short part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk located in Abel Tasman National Park. It starts from Totaranui and takes you through a coastal lush forest with beautiful beaches to Skinner Point and Goat Bay. You can stay overnight at the campsite located at the trailhead. Please note that all huts and campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track must be booked in advance.
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Trail reviews for Abel Tasman National Park
Beautiful trail in the heart of Abel Tasman National Park. Do note - requires a hike in or a skipper boat to access trailhead. Not on road system.
Difficulty: Hard
Cleopatra's Pool from Anchorage [CLOSED]
Gorgeous hike through Abel Tasman National Park. Getting there with the boat was a lot of fun and very interesting to learn about the history of the park. The hike crosses numerous gorgeous beaches and gives you sublime views over some bays like Frenchman Bay.We had to take the high tide detour around Torrent Bay, which adds quite a bit of time to the hike but is very beautiful. I recommend taking quick detours to see Cleopatra's Pool, Observation Beach (my favourite one, absolutely georgeous and nobody goes there!) or even Anchorage Bay and Watering Cove if you're motivated. No sandflies for us, we were very lucky. Overall, it is a long but beautiful hike that allows you to discover a significant park of the coastal track. You'll walk with birds and crickets singing around you, making the hike even more enjoyable.
Parking: Free, Large lot
Difficulty: Hard
A beautiful loop through the northern part of Abel Tasman National Park. You'll do a good part of the elevation gain at the beginning to climb Gibbs Hill. The view at the top of Gibbs Hill when looking towards the east coast is unfortunately obstructed by the vegetation, but is worth the detour nevertheless. The prettiest part of the track is definitely along the coast, from Anapai Bay to Whariwarangi Bay. You're crossing stunning pristine beaches with barely anyone, all of them are a perfect spot for a break or a swim. You don't really feel the 975m of elevation gain as it's very scattered from start to finish. If you get lucky, you might see some penguins on some of the beaches ! Overall, a great day hike with plenty of spots to chill and enjoy the unique vibe of the park.
Parking: Free, Large lot
Difficulty: Moderate
Kayak to Stillwater not included but beautiful paddle out and even better hike back along Abel Tasman track in the sunshine!
Yellow Point via Abel Tasman Coast Track [CLOSED]
Abel Tasman trail. Awesome views perfect weather. Soo beautiful
Great last day on Abel Tasman. Track was in great condition and the weather was fab.
Wainui Carpark to Separation Point
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Abel Tasman National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Abel Tasman National Park is Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), which has a 4.8 star rating from 283 reviews. This trail is 8.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,646 ft.
What is the longest trail in Abel Tasman National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Abel Tasman National Park is Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South) [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 37.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Abel Tasman National Park?
There are 45 trails in Abel Tasman National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 5,799 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Abel Tasman National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Abel Tasman National Park has you covered. Abel Tasman Coast Track [CLOSED] boasts the most elevation gain with 6,971 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South) [CLOSED], which will get you 6,515 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Abel Tasman National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 36 camping trails in Abel Tasman National Park and the most popular is Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South) with an average 4.8 star rating from 283 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Abel Tasman National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 running trails in Abel Tasman National Park and the most popular is Gibbs Hill, Separation Point, and Coast Track Loop with an average 4.8 star rating from 146 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Abel Tasman National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Abel Tasman National Park which is Tōtaranui - Gibbs Hill Track with an average 3.9 star rating from 10 community reviews.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with waterfalls in Abel Tasman National Park, including Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Awaroa (South to North), Wainui Falls Track, Torrent Bay Village Campsite to Cascade Falls, and Abel Tasman Coast Track [CLOSED].
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 10 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Abel Tasman National Park, including Gibbs Hill, Separation Point, and Coast Track Loop, Inland and Coast Loop Track via Gibbs Hill, Separation Point Trail, Headlands Track, and Whariwharangi Bay to Totaranui via Gibbs Hill.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 21 trails with scenic viewpoints in Abel Tasman National Park, including Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Awaroa (South to North), Totaranui to Skinner Point and Goat Bay, Harwoods Hole Track, and Tōtaranui Beach Track to Waiharakeke Bay.
Are there any trails with huts in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 27 trails with huts in Abel Tasman National Park, including Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Awaroa (South to North), Tōtaranui to Awaroa via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Gibbs Hill, Separation Point, and Coast Track Loop, and Abel Tasman Coast Track: Awaroa to Tōtaranui.
Are there any trails with beaches in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 33 trails with beaches in Abel Tasman National Park, including Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Awaroa (South to North), Tōtaranui to Awaroa via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Gibbs Hill, Separation Point, and Coast Track Loop, and Abel Tasman Coast Track: Awaroa to Tōtaranui.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with weather shelters in Abel Tasman National Park, including Awaroa to Bark Bay via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Awaroa (South to North), Abel Tasman Coast Track: Anchorage to Bark Bay [CLOSED], Abel Tasman Coast Track [CLOSED], and Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South) [CLOSED].
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with an archaeological site in Abel Tasman National Park: Wainui Bay Taupo Point Walk.
Are there any trails with rivers in Abel Tasman National Park?
Yes, there are 10 trails with rivers in Abel Tasman National Park, including Wainui Falls Track, Mount Evans via Moa Park and Gold Creek Track Loop, Wainui Hut Track, Bark Bay to Anchorage via Abel Tasman Coast Track (North to South) [CLOSED], and Bark Bay to Marahau [CLOSED].