Travel responsibly

Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Travel responsibly across Nelson Tasman

In the spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), we welcome visitors to enjoy our environment and three national parks but ask that you leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but memories.

Zero carbon couple Marahau MSK Abel Tasman

The Mārahau Pledge

A practical commitment by businesses to protect and enhance the environment that they love and work in.

Project Janszoon

Project Janszoon is on a mission to restore and preserve Abel Tasman’s rich wildlife for all to enjoy.

Tiaki promise

Tiaki means to care for people, place and culture.

Join a guided walk at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary and discover native wildlife thriving in a lush, predator-free forest.

Explore more: care more

Protecting and restoring our natural biodiversity and spectacular coastal and inland landscapes is a collective, collaborative effort.

Help protect New Zealand's nature and wildlife

Many of the unique plant and animal species in New Zealand are endangered. Traveling around our beautiful country, you can help to protect our natural world with these simple actions.

Travel responsibly

Travel responsibly across Nelson Tasman

The Mārahau Pledge

Project Janszoon

Tiaki promise

Explore more: care more

Help protect New Zealand's nature and wildlife

Give wildlife space

Don't feed the birds

Keep your shoes clean

Support sustainable wildlife operators