Abel Tasman National Park

By car

There are four carpark entrances to the park. From here, you walk into the park.

Marahau

The southern entrance, 67km on a sealed road from Nelson.

Wainui

21km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the final 2km.

Totaranui

32km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the final 13km.

Awaroa

31km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the rough, final 12km. This road has two fords which are susceptible to flooding.

By ship

Most companies depart from the Marahau or Kaiteriteri going to the main beaches of the park.

Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park

+64 3 528 2027, FREEPHONE 0800 - 223 582. (http://www.abeltasman.co....). Vista Cruise: comfort, speed, environmentally friendly.Vigour Water Taxi: the adventurur's choice.

Abel Tasman Water Taxis

64 3 528 7497, 0800 423 397, (http://www.abeltasman4u.co.nz/). Sailing from Kaiteriteri for NZ$24 to NZ$39 one way. There are also round trip touring packages available.

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

(http://www.aquataxis.co.nz/). Sailing from Marahau for NZ$23 to NZ$50.

Southern Exposure

64 3 527 8424, (http://www.southern-expos...). Sailing from Marahau and several major beaches for NZ$22 - NZ$34.