Abel Tasman National Park
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Step ashore into one of New Zealand's most beloved natural treasures — a sun-drenched coastline of golden beaches, sculptured granite headlands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Explore sheltered coves, wander trails through native bush alive with birdsong, and take in sweeping coastal vistas that showcase the very best of New Zealand's extraordinary natural beauty.
Abel Tasman National Park is a mesmerizing mosaic of glistening, golden-sand beaches, secluded crescent-shaped bays, and the famous cleaved granite formations like the iconic Split Apple Rock. Lush, native beech and podocarp forest spills dramatically down the hillsides, meeting the waterline to create a vivid contrast of emerald green and gold.
The park is a spectacular place for wildlife viewing, over 70 bird species have been recorded, with the forest echoing with the song of the tūī, bellbird, and fantail, a remarkable recovery thanks to active conservation efforts.
Closer to the water, colourful pūkeko and various wading birds. Offshore, the protected waters of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve are critical habitats. The park's pristine freshwater streams and rivers are home to 14 native fish species, including the rare whio (Blue Duck) and several threatened native trout, known as kōkopu.
The islands, being predator-free, are especially vital sanctuaries for species not commonly found on the mainland.
Activities will be planned closer to the date in cooperation with the National Park.
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Mar 16