Things to Do in Abel Tasman Area

• Southern Exposure Abel Tasman
  Southern Exposure offers quality sea kayaking guided tours and freedom rental (1-5 days), scenic cruises and water taxi transport in Abel Tasman National Park.
• Abel Tasman Coastal Track
  This popular 3-5 day (51km) coastal track is one of the country's most beautiful. The track has four huts and numerous campsites. Bookings are required for huts during summer, although the track is less crowded during winter (May to September). Abel Tasman Wilson's Experiences offer guided walks and seak kayaking trips on the coastal track.
• Kayaking
  Winter is a good time to explore the tranquil waters of Abel Tasman as there is likely to be more birdlife. There are kayaks for hire and also multi-day guided tours.
• Cruises
  Abel Tasman Wilson's Experiences and Abel Tasman Seafaris run launch services, which can be combined with a walk along part of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
• Outdoor Activities
  Options include scenic flights and Abel Tasman Stables offer horse trekking. Trout fishing is good in the Motueka and Riwaka Rivers, and there is whitewater rafting on the Motueka River.
• Nelson
  About an hour's drive from the park, New Zealand's oldest city is famous for its sunshine, golden beaches, arts and crafts, wineries, seafood and its relaxed lifestyle.
• Motueka
  Motueka is a popular stop for walkers en route to the park, just a few kilometres to the north. There are wineries nearby and a thriving local craft industry.