S03E01 | Introduction to the Abel Tasman Coast Track // Tips for Hiking New Zealand Great Walks
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⬇ TRACK INFO
Location: St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park
Distance: 60 km (one-way)
Duration: 3 to 5 days (one-way)
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Not Permitted
Bikes: Not Permitted
Disclaimer: The info above was current at the time of upload but may have changed. Always check the official resources for current alerts & weather conditions prior to your trip.
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The Abel Tasman Coast Track is one of New Zealand's 10 Great Walks. It's a fantastic option for beginner hikers, young families and those with a lower level of fitness, due to its ease of access, easy grade and proximity to major centres.
In this video, I'm giving you some tips for how to prepare for a Great Walk including all the great Walk track information you'll need for the Abel Tasman Coastal Walkway
⬇ SKIP AHEAD
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:44 Track Overview
00:01:38 4 Day Itinerary for the Abel Tasman Coast Track
00:04:25 Weather & Track Conditions
00:05:55 Booking & Transport
00:08:19 Facilities & Accommodation
00:11:05 Gear Recommendations
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⬇ TRANSPORT OPTIONS
The Heaphy Bus: www.theheaphybus.co.nz/abel-t...
Trek Express: www.trekexpress.co.nz/abel_ta...
Golden Bay Coaches: www.goldenbaycoachlines.co.nz...
Aqua Taxi: aquataxi.co.nz/one-way-fares/
Marahau Water Taxis: www.marahauwatertaxis.co.nz/o...
Wilsons: www.abeltasman.co.nz/abel-tas...
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles: abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
⬇ NZ TIDE TIMES
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I have done that trek end to end 4 times and one where I got dropped off on a beach for a week with some friends. In those days there were some basic huts and we stayed under canvas most of the nights. I would do the trip late Jan and I don't remember one wet day, I do remember a couple of misty mornings. My worst times were from sunburn after lazing to long on the beaches. I was and still is my favourite area of NZ. I had some friends who did it by canoe and loved that too.
Your video was very professional. NZ could have paid you to make this video for them to advertise this Track. Good job!
Mark's Tip #1: Stay at Te Pukatea instead of Anchorage.
Mark's Tip #2: This is a great place to sea kayak instead (in Summer), OR hire one for the first day or two, continue on foot, then get picked up by water taxi at Totaranui to take you back to Marahau - offered as a package by some kayak rental places.
This is the most useful video I've ever seen! Thanks for all the info!
You're very welcome Zak, feel free to recommend and share!! And of course if you have any more questions please reach out via my website and I'll be happy to help :)
Thank you for an informative video :)
Very welcome Cathy, hope it's been helpful!
Loved the flyover birdseye view of the track! Good info & a well set out video for someone planning to do the hike 👍
Very well presented and extremely helpful vid. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Hoping to hike the Abel Tasman soon?
This is a very useful and well presented video that will encourage people to get out and enjoy the track, thanks Michelle. I'm glad you included the northen section. I thought of you during my recent walk in the area when I found that all the all the toilets were now the flushing variety 😂. You are so right about the accessibility. Every time I'm in Nelson I jump on a shuttle and walk a section of the Abel Tasman.
I wasn't sure when I booked that the northern section was worth it, and I could kick myself for not making the effort to visit Separation Point, but there was a big storm rolling in and I wanted to get to camp! Such an awesome and super accessible track. Thanks for the comment!
I struggle with understanding anxiety while out on the trail, and because of this I've been intrigued with your vlogs. I'm a keen hiker but BY FAR you've got out there and done way more than me thus far .... so, don't be hard on yourself, keep ya head up, and I look forward to your South Island hike soon ;)
Thanks so much Tim. We all do what we can, and what's important is marking off how far you have come personally, not comparing yourself to others!
What a beautiful trail. When I come over later in the year I may have to pop that on my ever growing itinerary 😂. Amazing video Michelle highly professional you could be the hiking ambassador for New Zealand. Fantastic ❤️
It's looking like the border opening may be sooner than we all think! Thanks so much for your kind comments Emma!
Wow you’re upped your game with that commercial voice of yours. Well done 👍
Felt a little strange recording it, I have to say!
I THINK 🤔 just fall in love 🥰🥰🥰🥰 while hhheeello to the person on here Host dids show. Dam that walk looks beautiful
we would love to go some day
Highly recommended if you get the chance!
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Did you say marlborough region at the beginnibg? Its in Tasman. Great video!
Whoops! Yes, you're right I did say that during the flyover 🤦♀️ Thank you for picking it up!
Can you give me advice on my sleeping bag? I am a beginner at tramping. I have an ultralight meru sleeping bag with conf temp +11*C and will stay in huts while on the track in the beginning of march this year. Do you think this will do or do I need a warmer one? Thanks in advance!!!
I can make some comments, but ultimately I suggest you test your bag out yourself in some cooler temperatures and see how you go. For the past few years, the average high temperature in March in the Abel Tasman is around 17 degrees celsius. The average low temperature has been as low as 6 degrees celsius. If you're staying in the huts all the way, then my gut feeling would be that your sleeping bag will be warm enough for your trip, however if you're naturally a cold sleeper I would recommend either taking some warmer layers to sleep in or packing a sleeping bag liner for some extra warmth.
It's possible that you'll find your sleeping bag is too warm (most trampers complain of this as it tends to be a good few degrees warmer in the huts, especially if the fire is cranking!). Again, if you have a liner, you have the option of just sleeping in the liner if you get too warm. Hope that helps!
Good info, but the background music made it hard to listen to.