Walks and treks
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Takaka, Tasman
One of New Zealand's Great Walks: 60 km of easy, well-graded track along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park, through native bush and over hea…
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Country facts
Tours and activities
Farewell Spit tour, Collingwood
Tasman
Farewell Spit is a 30 km sandspit at the northern tip of the South Island, curving between the wild west coast and the calm tidal flats of Golden Bay.
Natural features
Lake Rotoiti and Kerr Bay, St Arnaud
Tasman
A glacial lake in Nelson Lakes National Park, surrounded by beech forest and mountains, with the village of St Arnaud on its northern shore.
Natural features
Te Waikoropupū Springs
Takaka, Tasman
The largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, and among the clearest water ever measured, with visibility of over 60 m.
Natural features
Wharariki Beach
Tasman
One of New Zealand's most spectacular beaches, near Cape Farewell at the north-western tip of the South Island.
Campsites
Akersten Bay Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Anapai Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Attractions
Anatoki Salmon, Tākaka
Takaka, Tasman
A salmon farm in the Anatoki valley near Tākaka where you can catch your own king salmon in the ponds.
Campsites
Anchorage Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Angelus Hut Campsite
Tasman
This backcountry campsite is located outside Angelus Hut.
Campsites
Aorere Shelter Campsite
Tasman
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Campsites
Apple Tree Bay Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Awaroa Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this campsite on the Mosquito Bay to Awaroa section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Bark Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Brown Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Campsites
Canaan Downs Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Camp in Canaan Downs near mountain bike and tramping tracks.
Campsites
Cobb River Campsite
Tasman
Camp beside the Cobb River, which offers good swimming and fishing.
Campsites
Coquille Bay Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Courthouse Flat Campsite
Tasman
The scenic drive to the campsite is alongside a historic goldfield.
Natural features
Farewell Spit Visitor Centre and Café
Tasman
The gateway to Farewell Spit, at Puponga near the northern tip of the South Island.
Campsites
Gouland Downs Campsite
Tasman
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Campsites
Kawatiri Campsite
Tasman
Camp at the historic Kawatiri Railway Station site.
Campsites
Kerr Bay Campsite
Tasman
Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.
Campsites
Lake Rotoroa Campsite
Tasman
An easily accessible camp in a picturesque setting - enjoy water activities or a stroll in the native bush.
Campsites
Mosquito Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Reach this beachside campsite on the Abel Tasman Coast Track by private boat.
Walks and treks
Mt Robert Circuit, Nelson Lakes
Tasman
A half-day loop walk up Mt Robert (1,421 m), above Lake Rotoiti, through beech forest to the open tops, with sweeping views over the lake, the villag…
Campsites
Mutton Cove Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Observation Beach Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Visit this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Onetahuti Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Mosquito Bay to Awaroa section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Perry Saddle Campsite
Tasman
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Campsites
Saxon Campsite
Tasman
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
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Siberia Flat Campsite
Tasman
This is a standard campsite in the Motueka area.
Campsites
Te Pukatea Bay Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
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Teetotal Campsite
Tasman
Use this campsite as a base to explore nearby Nelson Lakes National Park.
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Tinline Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this inland campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
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Torrent Bay Village Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in to this campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
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Tōtaranui Campground
Takaka, Tasman
Camp next to the clear waters and golden sands of Tōtaranui beach at the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park.
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Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Waiharakeke Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
Watering Cove Campsite
Motueka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Campsites
West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone
Tasman
This campsite is located lakeside in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Campsites
West Bay Campsite - Jetty Zone
Tasman
Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park.
Campsites
Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
Takaka, Tasman
Walk-in or boat-in to this campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Places to stay
Neudorf's Gingerbread House B&B
Mapua, Tasman
A homely bed and breakfast run by Swiss-Kiwi hosts in a quiet rural valley at Neudorf, near Upper Moutere.