You don't have to do a 4 day walk to see the best of the Abel Tasman. There are beautiful day walks starting from Totaranui. Wainui and Awaroa. The nicest beaches in the park are at the Golden Bay end and you can walk to them in only an hour or two

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles welcome you to the stunning Abel Tasman Nation Park in New Zealand

For a comprehensive range of activities throughout the Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles provide three stable catamarans, and a mono hull, purpose built for the unique local conditions and tides. All vessels feature easy walk on-off "ramp" access for all age groups,(no steps or stairs) toilet facilities, and shelter from wind, rain and sun for all passengers'.

Other options can combine Sea Shuttle with a kayaking experience, sailing adventure, longer hikes, wine trail or (THE BIG DAY OUT)

Experience Abel Tasman National Park the way it used to be with Golden Bay Kayaks. By starting from gorgeous Golden Bay in the northern Park area, this allows you to paddle in stunning scenery with uncrowded beaches along the Abel Tasman.

Farewell Spit is more strictly protected than a national park. Vehicle access is granted only to supervised tours. Through sharing the experience of Farewell Spit we can help to raise public awareness of this precious ecosystem, so vital for migratory birds.

"Onetahua" is the Maori name for Farewell Spit and translated means "heaped up sand". Onetahua is also the name chosen for the Golden Bay Marae which was established in the 1980s.