Abel Tasman National Park Discoverer Day Tours

The National Park contains two primary walking tracks – the gorgeous coastal track and the rugged inland hilly track – both of which take three to five days to traverse. For those who want to experience the Park but don’t have time to hike the entire length, there are unguided walks available, combined with the water taxi from Kaiteriteri Beach.

Discoverer Day Option A: Astrolabe Beaches and Bays On your full park boat trip to Apple Tree Bay, you will see everything from the amazing seal colony at Tonga Island to the famous Split Apple Rock. Tonga Quarry gives you an impressive view of the quarry’s remnants, including the drilled slabs of granite that were left. After your morning scenic cruise, you can walk 7kms from Apple Tree Bay to Anchorage Beach (2.5 hrs), passing five beautiful beaches before meeting the boat again. This track includes the option to add an additional one-hour of walking if you choose to do the Pitt Head loop track to Te Pukatea beach as well. If you love beaches, this option is for you!

Discoverer Day Option B: Forest and Swing Bridge An Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles ride along the length of the Abel Tasman National Park takes you to Medlands Beach for a 10.5km walk to Anchorage Beach (4 hrs). On the way, you will stop at the South Head lookout and cross the stunning Falls River Swing Bridge – the most picturesque area of the park. Upon your arrival at Anchorage Beach, you will be water taxi'd back home to Kaiteriteri.