An impressive 47metre long suspension bridge takes you over falls river. Enjoy maximum beach time after this 45minute cruise to anchorage. Unsere tageswanderung im abel tasman nationalpark sommertage. If youd rather be independent, you can rent sea kayaks and stay at campsites, huts or lodges within the park. From bark bay set out towards torrent bay village keeping the ocean views on the left hand side. Abel tasman park hike bark bay to torrent bay the world. In 1968, torrent bay lodge was a small, simple cottage used for family holidays a classic kiwi bach that has evolved over the years to offer a very warm welcome in our little slice of paradise. To start at bark bay required a water taxi because it is about halfway up the coastal track to the north of the southern entrance to the park. Which section of the abel tasman national park is the most beautiful for a day hike. Getting to medlands beach just south of bark bay requires you to setup a boat tour with one of the companies operating in and around the park, or the towns around nelson.
But my all time favorite section on the track is walking from totaranui towards whariwharangi hut. Bark bay is another golden beach in the abel tasman national park and has a beautiful tidal estuary which you can walk along. Yellow point via abel tasman coastal track nelsontasman. We really enjoyed the section between tonga bay and torrent bay we took a water taxi to tonga and had a pickup arranged at torrent. Also, popular for daytrippers to visit the onetahuti bay beach and the awaroa beach on a nondoc track. Eat your lunch at bark bay before catching a water taxi south, back to observation beach. This morning, cross a low ridge to torrent bay estuary. It is on the track between bark bay and torrent bay. Most of the first day is spent walking through lush coastal forest. Torrent to anchorage has a low tide track which is a lot quicker than the high tide.
Youll then meander through lush coastal forest before being led back to the sea and the idyllic golden sands of bark bay. The fen dominants are woolly sedge, twig rush, sweet gale, water horsetail and buckbean. Travel by water taxi to torrent bay in the morning. After 2 hours climbing up and going down in the forest, i arrive in torrent, a small village with holiday houses, very quiet right now. Bark bay abel tasman fishing times, bite times, fishing. Here, youll begin hiking south back to marahau, a trip of around 25km. In fact, if a local tells you in a lofty tone they heading up the bay for the weekend then they will invariably be talking about torrent bay. Start your day with a water taxi to torrent bay where you will begin your unguided walk along the most renowned walking section in the park. The wetlands are extensive and include two major types. Bark bay youll be treated to spectacular views when walking the section of the abel tasman coastal track between bark and torrent bay. Get bark bay abel tasman, tasman districts fishing and bite times, tide tables for fishing, high tide and low tide heights and solunar charts for the week. Download its gps track and follow the route on a map. Abel tasman national park walk torrent bay to bark bay. The 47m suspension bridge over falls river offers unparalleled views over the green and turquoise hues of the water that lies beneath, whilst the shady forest canopy provides the perfect place for an.
At the northern end of torrent bay beach the track climbs steadily then curves around two valleys and above a picturesque inlet to falls river, the biggest in the park, which is crossed by a 47m suspension bridge. Falls river torrent bay abel tasman abel tasman aqua taxi. The 47 metre bridge is a real highlight of this trip. Theres a suspension bridge in between torrent bay and and bark bay to cross falls river. A short way along from medlands is bark bay, so named because once upon a time, bark was harvested from trees here for various purposes. This section of the track leads from anchorage bay to torrent bay and then to the hut and campsite at bark bay. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. The track is named for the famous dutch explorer, abel tasman, who first came to the area in the 1600s. More recent trips have included the walk from marahau to anchorage with my wife in december 1984 and a day visit with family in january 2003 when we went to torrent bay village by water taxi and walked around to anchorage. Abel tasman national park best time to visit top tips.
Rakauroa torrent bay is a bay in abel tasman national park, new zealand. Eat your lunch at bark bay and meet your guide before kayaking south to anchorage. Bark bay falls swing bridge abel tasman national park. Dec 28, 2019 after the crossing is torrent bay where you can wash your feet at the tap in front of the toilet.
Bark bay hut abel tasman coastal track tramping new. Had lunch at just before bark bay medlands beach was really windy so it was hard to keep the gas cooker going. Cruise by water taxi to torrent bay abel tasman national park. The best dayhike in abel tasman national park is from bark bay to torrent bay. Following and after this views of the golden sandy bays can be seen through the trees. Bark bay hut is set back from the bark bay beach, on the other side of the estuary, this is a reminder of how the huts in abel tasman used to be, comfortable and well equipped sufficiently, when its not totally chokka. Get bark bay abel tasman, tasman districts latest tide tables showing high tide and low tide heights, fishing times, weather forecasts, surf reports and solunar charts for today. Walk from torrent bay village to medlands beach, crossing the impressive falls river suspension bridge 1520 metres high, depending on the tide. Cross the beautiful bark bay estuary 2 hours either side of low tide or follow the alltide track 10 minutes around the edge of the estuary. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style.
Bark bay slough consists of a coastal barrier spit, lagoon, springs, and wetlands occuping an embayment between two rocky headlands along lake superior. Bark bay abel tasman tide times, tides forecast, fishing. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially kiwi experience. Unlike other national parks i had visited in new zealand, this one had an actual small village in it called torrent bay village.
We would like to visit the abel tasman national park and go on a boat trip to bark bay. Because firstly, we have not hiked the whole 60km track ourselves. Which section of the abel tasman national park is the most beautiful for a. Walk the beautiful coastal track between torrent bay and bark bay, including across the falls river swingbridge. Abel tasman coastal track info and shuttle bus transport. From the water taxi landing point at bark bay, walk to the end of the beach. Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. Walking unguided from torrent bay the track climbs steadily, then sidles around two valleys and above an inlet to falls river, which is crossed by a suspension bridge. Torrent bay to bark bay december 2, 20 the abel tasman coast track, one of new zealands great walks, covers a 54. We are trying to find out how far it is to go over the swing bridge and so. Abel tasman track part 1 torrent bay to awaroa davidfromak. We had about 40 minutes to spare before the water taxi pickup.
This is a 7km walk with stunning views, lovely beaches and a swing bridge over the falls river. Earth sea sail abel tasman nation park by sea kayak. The trail winds down the coast, eventually reaching torrent bay, which if you time incorrectly can add mileage to your hike because of the high tide. May 24, 2015 abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay hiking trail in marahau, nelson new zealand.
The river, while cold, is also a good spot to cool off. Torrent bay can be reached from anchorage bay via either a high or lowtide track depending on the tides and the time of day. Torrent bay estuary can be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide, or you can take the alltide track around it. Water taxi to torrent bay, walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay 2. Bark bay campsite with an interactive map and directions. Water taxi into the heart of the park to torrent bay in the morning. With sun and hide tide, it is just wonderfull, a strip of sand separates the lagoon from the sea. The abel tasman track is new zealands most popular tramp, catering to 200,000 walkers each year, because of its moderately easy path, mild weather yearround, and the ample amount of camping provided. Wikiloc itineraire abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay. Then the real fun begins as you jump, slide, float, zipline and abseil down the gorgeous granite canyon. Our earth, sea, sail kayaking tour allows you to experience the astounding elements in one captivating adventure.
Abel tasman coast track brochure department of conservation. The torrent bay estuary can either be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide, or rounded by an alternative high tide track through the bush around the bay, lengthening the distance by 3 km. Dec 05, 2010 the best dayhike in abel tasman national park is from bark bay to torrent bay. Walk the scenic route to bark bay and cross the beautiful falls river swingbridge. The estuary can be crossed two hours either side of high tide, or a longer alltide track leads up and around the headland. We took the abel tasman sea shuttle from nelson to kaiteriteri and on to torrent bay passing by the famous split apple rock. Abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay hiking trail in marahau, nelson new zealand. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the abel tasman inland track, which stretches for 38 km between tinline bay and torrent bay off. The estuary can be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide, or an alltide track leads around it to torrent bay. Torrent bay is only accessible by boat, and be prepared to wade ashore as the boat cannot get right up to the beach.
As you walk to the head of the torrent river take in elevated views of anchorage and torrent bay. If youre interested in visiting bark bay hut, take the track to the right and follow for 3 minutes to the hut. Bark bay camping, abel tasman national park first light travel. An impressive footbridge which crosses the falls river. Bark was stripped from trees to be used in a nelson tannery last century, hence the origin of the name of the bay the bark has grown back. Abel tasman coast track uberwaltigende wanderung in. Be sure to hire your sea kayak before you go into abel tasman national park. After the crossing is torrent bay where you can wash your feet at the tap in front of the toilet. Unfortunately we have to disappoint you we cannot answer this question. This adventure starts with a scenic water taxi trip from marahau to anchorage.
Catch a morning water taxi into the abel tasman bark bay, then enjoy a fantastic scenic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays to anchorage 3. Falls river swing bridge, nz fur seals, tidal lagoons, kayak sailing. Torrent bay to bark bay medlands bay abel tasman national. The track between medlands beach and torrent bay is pretty busy, but after that it clears up between torrent. Walk the beautiful coastal track between torrent bay and bark bay, including crossing the falls river swingbridge. Discover new zealand information about new zealand. Catch a morning water taxi through the astrolabe roadstead into torrent bay. Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no regional fire ban.
Record your own itinerary from the wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. It extends from marahau in the south to wainui in the north, with many side tracks. A beautiful waterfall hidden in among stunning bush. Directly across from anchorage is torrent bay with the largest concentration of privately owned beach houses, or baches to locals, in the park. Its a very popular and small park in nz standards, about 22,000 hectares about 50,000 acres and has inland and coastal tracks.
At an intersection, i take a little detour to see sandfly bay, the last time i came here it was my favourite spot. Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. My first visit to the abel tasman area was to torrent bay on my fathers boat in april 1958 and again in december 1961. Walkin or boatin to this beachside campsite on the torrent bay estuary to bark bay section of the abel tasman coast track. Nowadays you wont find any bark being taken from trees, but you will find a treelined strip of land with the. Abel tasman national park travel guide at wikivoyage. Complete the log book, take some photos and return along the track to the landing point. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. Nov 15, 2018 bark bay marahau abel tasman track hiking trail in awaiti, tasman new zealand.
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