Sheltered by the headlands, the name Anchorage seems only fitting for this iconic beachside destination. It is the ideal spot to anchor a yacht and while the day away. Adventures are aplenty in this part of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Standing on Kaiteriteri Beach in the morning sun and looking out at the bay will make your spirit soar. While it’s the perfect place to begin your journey by sea into the Abel Tasman National Park, it’s also the perfect place to linger, relax, and enjoy this truly stunning part of Nelson Tasman.
You’ll never experience a beach quite like Farewell Spit in Golden Bay. Mighty, majestic, and magnificent are just three words regularly used to describe the 35km sandspit that shelters the Nelson Tasman region from the wild west coast weather.
Often referred to as the jewel in the Abel Tasman crown, the small horse-shoe-shaped bay of Te Puketea is known for its breathtaking beauty and near-isolation.
Abel Tasman Kayaks offers low impact kayaking trips as a way to explore the Abel Tasman's beautiful golden beaches, coves, lagoons, offshore islands, wildlife and the native forest fringing the granite coastline.
Take a flight over the golden-sand beaches and pristine waters of the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand’s smallest National Park. Land for an optional lunch at Awaroa Lodge then take a stroll down the beach or swim in the clear waters.
See the stunning Abel Tasman coast from the comfort of our Vista Cruise. Relax with seating around tables on top and lower decks, full interpretative commentary and licensed café on board. Walking, kayaking, and beachfront lodge stays available.