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Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Whether you're looking for an active holiday of tramping and kayaking, or a lazy day at the beach, Abel Tasman National Park is the perfect destination. Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park. It protects 23,000 hectares of the most natural stretch of easily accessible coastline in New Zealand.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Park was created in December 1942, exactly 300 years after the Dutch Explorer Abel Janzoon Tasman sailed into what is now known as Golden Bay, at the northern tip of the Park. On that unfortunate day in December 1642, the Europeans were met by Maori canoes and four of Tasman's men were killed in the ensuing skirmish. Abel Tasman sailed away without setting foot on the land now named in his honor.
Today's visitors to Abel Tasman National Park can expect a much warmer welcome. The world-famous Coast Track is the most popular "Great Walk" in New Zealand. The track hugs the picturesque coastline with its pristine golden sand beaches and calm turquoise waters, climbing up to awesome views, then down again for a refreshing swim or picnic. Or, you can experience the park coastline from a seal's-eye view, in a kayak. No previous kayaking experience is necessary to explore the secluded bays.
PARK EXPERIENCES:
We recommend you consider our 3-5 day walking and kayaking trips combining the best of Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy exciting informative day activities and comfortable accommodation in the parks only beachfront lodges at the end of each day. Skilled guides and chefs provide the unique experience, knowledge, safety, comfort, excellent food and wines you seek.
ACCOMMODATION:
Meadowbank Homestead-Awaroa, Torrent Bay Lodge.
WEATHER AT A GLANCE:
| Season | Mean Daily Max. Temps (C/F) |
Mean Daily Min. Temps (C/F) |
Average Rain Days (>1mm) |
| Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb) | 22/72 | 13/55 | 6 |
| Autumn (Mar/Apr/May) | 18/64 | 8/46 | 8 |
| Winter (Jun/Jul/Aug) | 13/55 | 3/37 | 10 |
| Spring (Sept/Oct/Nov) | 17/63 | 7/45 | 10 |
Awaroa Bay
Torrent Bay
Bark Bay Falls
Abel Tasman
