Abel Tasman National Park

城市概覽

Located in the Tasman District on the northern tip of the South Island. The park is closed to vehicles, and access is either on foot (from one of the various carparks mentioned below) or by boat, or if you've got money to spend it is possible to charter a helicopter or small plane (Awaroa only). Some of the land in the park is privately owned - mainly in Awaroa Bay and Torrent Bay. It is important to remember this when visiting the park - the locals are friendly but they don't want loads of travellers walking through their backyards all the time! However these areas are clearly marked so you shouldn't have any problems.

History Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, was the first European to visit New Zealand, and he anchored in Golden Bay on 18 December 1642. He encountered the native Maori people there, who attacked the foreign intruders. Tasman sailed on up the west coast of the North Island, avoiding further contact with native New Zealanders. Around 1855, more Europeans began to arrive and permanent settlements began to spring up. These settlements began to pillage the land's resources - logging for homes and ships, mining of granite, and creation of pasture through burning. The park, created out of protest due to concerns about heavy logging in the area, was officially opened on 18 December 1942, exactly 300 years after Abel Tasman's visit. The initial grant was 15,000 hectares of government land and the park has since grown to over 22,000 hectares, though it is still New Zealand's smallest national park.

Landscape

The most notable feature of the park are its beaches. The golden sands bring many visitors, some for just a day, others for overnight trips. However, moving away from the beaches and inland, the park is mountainous and rough. Some areas of the park are very tidal. Watch out in particular for the estuaries at Torrent Bay and Awaroa - these can drain almost completely at low tide! So be aware of this before anchoring your boat in some places. In fa

如何抵達

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

Marahau. The southern entrance, 67 km on a sealed road from Nelson. Wainui. 21 km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the final 2 km. Totaranui. 32 km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the final 13 km. Awaroa. 31 km from Takaka. The road is sealed for all but the rough, final 12 km. This road has two fords which are susceptible to flooding.

By boat Most companies depart from Marahau or Kaiteriteri going to the main beaches of the park. Some arrange tours also in the park, see below.

當地交通

Wilsons Abel Tasman, ☏ +64 3 528 2027, toll-free: 0800 223 582. Also for getting in. Water taxis and kayaks, guided walks. Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi. Sailing from Marahau. Hut-to-hut pack transfers for $8–12 depending on weight. $25–50. (updated Jan 2021)

必看景點

Seals. Fur seals can be seen in a number of places in the park and there is a large colony at Tonga Island. Do not get closer than 20 metres of the seals. Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Approach on foot. Start from Awaroa Hut toward Venture Creek and then over Tonga Saddle to Onetahuti Beach. If coming from the carpark at Tonga Quarry, a low tide crossing is required. Approach by sea. The nearest boat ramp is at Totaranui and caution should be used due to unmarked reefs as well as strong winds. By bus or hired boat. Consult the visitor centres in Motueka, Takaka, or Nelson. Cleopatra's Pool. This is a beautiful rock pool with a natural, moss-lined waterslide! It is about 1 hour's walk from Torrent Bay and from Anchorage. If you follow the high tide track between these two places, you will eventually reach the turn-off to Cleopatra's. A couple of things to be aware of - firstly, the track to the pool crosses the river (there's no bridge, you have to hop across a few rocks), so if it has been raining over the last couple of days, it can be quite dangerous to cross. Secondly, the bottom of the 'waterslide' sometimes has a few hidden rocks - check it and clear away any big rocks before using the slide. Falls River bridge. An impressive footbridge which crosses the Falls River. It is on the track between Bark Bay and Torrent Bay. Cascade Falls. A beautiful waterfall hidden in among stunning bush. The river, while cold, is also a good spot to cool off. Cascade Falls is located about 1½ hours walk from Torrent Bay. This is one of the more difficult tracks as it is quite steep in parts, but it is definitely worth the hike! Set out from Torrent Bay on the High Tide track to Anchorage and follow the signs - the turnoff to Cascade Falls is approximately 15 minutes from the Torrent Bay campsite.

體驗活動

Abel Tasman Coast Track. A 51 km walking track that is one of the Department of Conservation's Great Walks. Plan on 3 to 5 days to walk the entire track. There are several crossing that are dependent on the tide. Abel Tasman Inland Track. An easy to moderate 3 to 5 days through the park's hilly interior. Abel Tasman Eco Tours. Six-hour boat trip around the islands, beaches and forests. Adult $195, child $125. (updated Jul 2022) Hunting. This is allowed in 2 sections of the park, by permit only, most of the year, but not from the 3rd Mon in Dec until 6 Feb (Waitangi Day). Check local papers for specific dates. An additional permit is required to bring a hunting dog. The game is red deer, feral pigs and feral goats. Mountain biking. This is permitted at two places. A section of the Moa Park Track can be used year-round. The Gibbs Hill Track can be used between 1 May and 1 Oct. Swim. The beaches are safe – the surf is minimal and there is little risk of riptides. The water is warm in summer. Some of the more tidal beaches are shallow just before and after high tide, so are great for young children. Wilsons Abel Tasman kayaking, ☏ +64 3 528-2027, toll-free: 0800 223-528. Guided sea kayak tours from half-day to five days. Can be combined with guided walking tours. The longer tours are catered. $80 (half day) to $2,240 (5 day kayak & walk). No horse riding. This is not allowed in the park.

購物

There is nothing to buy anywhere inside the park.

美食

All food must be carried into the park. There are no shops at which to purchase food or supplies. However, there is a cafe at Awaroa Lodge in Awaroa Bay. You don't have to be a guest at the lodge in order to eat here. It is definitely not cheap, compared with similar style cafes outside of the Park. Please help to maintain the park's natural beauty - take all your rubbish out with you!

住宿

Lodges 1 Awaroa Lodge, Awaroa Bay, ☏ +64 3 528 8758, fax: +64 3 528 6561. Built in 1991 at the northern end of the park on 19 hectares of private land, the lodge offers 12 suites, 10 deluxe rooms and 4 family rooms. $142-380, depending on room, view and season. 2 Kaiteri Lodge, 8 Inlet Rd, Kaiteriteri (outside the national park, to the south), ☏ +64 508 666237, [email protected]. Part of the Nomads chain. Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa, Awaroa Bay, ☏ +64 3 5