Detailed Itinerary
On the morning your
adventure begins, we pick you up from your accommodation in Nelson or
Motueka, or you can leave your car at our office along with any excess
luggage. We provide you with a complimentary overnight bag to be
transported to our lodges by boat. Day packs are available to borrow if
required. There is a safe in our office for valuables.
Day 1: Nelson / Motueka to
Awaroa via Totaranui
Approximate Times:
Bus to Kaiteriteri - from Nelson 1.5 hours, - from Motueka 20 mins
Cruise Kaiteriteri to Totaranui - 2.5 hours
Walk 4 - 5 hours (10-15 kms) depending on options
Meals include: Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
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Pick up Nelson (7.30am)
or Motueka (8.30am). Time for last-minute luggage organisation at our
Motueka office.
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9.40 am: Launch departs
Kaiteriteri for a leisurely cruise along the National Park coastline.
Hot drinks, covered or open deck areas and bathroom facilities on board.
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When you arrive at
Totaranui, relax on the beach or walk north to Anapai Bay (or further if
you are energetic).
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Walk south approximately
2 hours from Totaranui to Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa, through
rainforest with magnificent specimens of Nikau Palm and Rata.
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Cross the Awaroa estuary
and be introduced to its fascinating history.
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Spend the night on the
beachfront at Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.
Day 2: Explore Awaroa
Approximate times for
walks, up to 4 hours
Optional kayaking up to 2 hours (tides permitting)
Meals include: Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
Let your guide design your day to as active or relaxed as you wish.
Options include:
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Explore the largest tidal
estuary in Abel Tasman National Park on foot or by kayak (tides
permitting) More Details
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Visit early European and
pre-European historical sites
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Unwind on the beach
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Relax and enjoy the
comforts of Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.
Day 3: Awaroa to Torrent
Bay
Approximate walking time
6-7 hours (17 kms)
Meals include: Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
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Depart Awaroa to walk
over the Tonga Saddle to Onetahuti.
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Relax on the golden sand
beach flanked by impressive granite headlands.
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Visit Tonga Quarry
historic site.
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Midday, stop for lunch at
Bark Bay and take time out to relax, explore, swim or sunbathe on the
golden sand.
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In the afternoon, enjoy a
succession of magnificent views of headlands, estuaries and beaches,
walking through native forest and crossing the swing bridge at Falls
River.
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Continue on to Torrent
Bay Lodge on the beachfront.
Day 4: Explore Torrent Bay
Optional walking (up to 5
hours, 10 kms) and canoeing (tide dependant)
Meals include: Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
A day of Choices! Let your guide plan an adventurous or relaxing day to
suit you. Options include:
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Walk through breathtaking
first generation forest, up to the waterfalls on Falls River;
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Canoe in the estuary and
visit the peaceful grotto of Cleopatra's Pool (tides permitting);
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Walk to the protected
golden beaches of Anchorage and Te Pukatea and visit historic Maori
sites at Pitt Head.
Day 5: Torrent Bay to
Motueka/Nelson
Approximate times:
Walk Torrent Bay to Marahau - 4 hours (13 kms)
Bus Marahau to Motueka - 20 mins or to Nelson - 1.5 hours
Meals include: Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch
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Well graded final section
of Abel Tasman coast track.
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Rediscover the pristine
bays and beaches named by French Explorer, Du'mont Durville in 1827.
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Stop for lunch at any one
of the bays, then walk the last leg to Marahau.
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Our coach meets you to
return to Motueka (4.30pm) or Nelson (5.30pm).
