Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is a natural attraction in New Zealand. Abel Tasman is the smallest national park in the country and the sunniest, a coastline of golden beaches and granite headlands with a 60 km coastal track that can be walked or broken up by water taxi.

Last updated: 17 September 2026. How we calculate costs

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Abel Tasman is the smallest national park in the country and the sunniest, a coastline of golden beaches and granite headlands with a 60 km coastal track that can be walked or broken up by water taxi. Kayaking with fur seals is the other main way to see it. Tides govern two of the track's crossings.

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Hiking
Family friendly
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Beaches

Related activities

  • Abel Tasman coast track section

    Water taxi in and walk back along the coast in a day.

  • Sea kayaking with seals

    Guided paddle along the granite coast to a seal colony.

How to get to Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park sits in New Zealand. It pairs well with Tongariro National Park, Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The source we checked states that entry to Abel Tasman National Park is free.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Abel Tasman coast track section, Sea kayaking with seals.

Abel Tasman National Park FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Abel Tasman National Park?

The source we checked states that entry to Abel Tasman National Park is free.

Where is Abel Tasman National Park?

Abel Tasman National Park is in New Zealand.

What is near Abel Tasman National Park?

Nearby places include Tongariro National Park, Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound, Gibbston Valley.

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