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  • Northern Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    14.57mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman

    A very beautiful loop in the northern Abel Tasman from Wainui parking. You should foresee more than 6 hours if you want to stop and relax in different places. The variety of vegetation in the Abel Tasman NP is astonis...

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    mehdi.tabibvand
    Great trip if you don’t want to do was is allegedly a quite monotonous whole 4-day-tramp Abel Tasman Great Walk. The DOC...
    ArielMat

  • Lake rotoiti circuit

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    16.93mi
    Elevation +
    2044f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit

    Lake rotoiti circuit, this was a great easy walk which doesn't contain any seriously steep sections. There are a couple of creek crossings but if you take care you shouldn't get wet, unlike me when I slipped on a rock an...

    Janvier 2016 bonnes conditions météo il faut avoir une bonne condition physique quelques passage dans les cailloux et le...
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  • Abel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    16.49mi
    Elevation +
    4600f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill

    Nice walk around the northern part of the Abel Tasman park. While it's not super steep, there's a lot of going uphill/downhill. If you are afraid of heights or are going with little kids, there's a few points (not too lo...

  • Mt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    11.08mi
    Elevation +
    3304f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

    Fantastic longer day walk - 4 hours to the summit and 3 return, so a full day required. Starts at the Flora Car park entrance to the Kaharangi National park, follow the track for 600 meters and the Mt Arthur track branc...

    Great trail with interesting forest and lots of views. We turned back before the summit due to 60-70 kph winds and freez...
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  • Abel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage

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    near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    markind
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage

    da wikipedia Abel Tasman National Park is a New Zealand national park located between Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay at the north end of the South Island. It is named after Abel Tasman, who in 1642 became the first E...

  • Abel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut

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    near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Woutliekens
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    1772f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut

    Again we took the low tide option so we could pass by the pizza bar, not to be missed. We also crossed the estuary up and back, because it would have been high tide the next morning. Next day we took the watertaxi, just ...

  • Angelus Hut Loop

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    javigallostra
    Distance
    14.33mi
    Elevation +
    4180f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop

    We were very fast, took about half the time specified in the sign posts. Expect it to take a few hours more unless you walk very fast.

  • North Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    3917f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman

    Fantastic hike, I'd say top ten lifetime and definitely one of my all time favourites. Tons of scenery, amazing views, interesting trees/forests, add in beautiful beaches, pristine coastline and views from a collection o...

  • Speargrass hut circuit

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    11.04mi
    Elevation +
    2198f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit

    Nice walk though track was slippery and very soft in places. There was places that the track marking was a bit sparse and the track not very defined so you have to look for the next track marker up ahead in the distance....

  • Ben Nevis (1619 m) and Ben Nevis South Peak (1642 m)

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    near Wai-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    13.83mi
    Elevation +
    5138f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofBen Nevis (1619 m) and Ben Nevis South Peak (1642 m) Photo ofBen Nevis (1619 m) and Ben Nevis South Peak (1642 m) Photo ofBen Nevis (1619 m) and Ben Nevis South Peak (1642 m)

    The first challenge for this hike is to get to the start of the track itself. To get there you need a 4WD car. At the spot where I left my car, the start of the 4WD road, there is a DOC sign that says "4WD vehicles are r...

  • Angelus hut circuit (Up lakeside track and down Robert Ridge track)

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    19.59mi
    Elevation +
    4862f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofAngelus hut circuit (Up lakeside track and down Robert Ridge track) Photo ofAngelus hut circuit (Up lakeside track and down Robert Ridge track) Photo ofAngelus hut circuit (Up lakeside track and down Robert Ridge track)

    Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand for hiking. Two of the most popular hikes are Mount Robert Circuit and the routes going up to Angelus Hut, being Robert Ridge Track the most sp...

  • Whatariki beach walk

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    4.71mi
    Elevation +
    269f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofWhatariki beach walk Photo ofWhatariki beach walk Photo ofWhatariki beach walk

    Whatariki beach walk. Nice easy walk, at low tide you can walk from one end of the beach around the headlands to the other end to exit. When I did it the tide was too high and I couldn't get over the top of the one headl...

  • Asbestos hut circuit

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    near Upper Takaka, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    6.79mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit

    Asbestos hut circuit. Nice walk on a well marked trail, only one part that has had a bypass put in place due to land slip where it was a bit slippery, but the majority of the walk was pretty good. The hut is very interes...

  • Angelus Peak from Angelus hut

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut

    This track starts from Angelus hut and goes up Angelus peak and back again to the hut. From the hut you can clearly see the summit of Angelus peak. You can also see the ridge that leads to the summit and the saddle we...

  • Mount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.81mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

    This hike starts at the Flora car park. It is a challenge just to arrive at the car park. It's steep all the way and quite steep at some points. It is challenging to go up and also to go down. I was surprised to see so m...

  • Parapara peak track

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    near Onekaka, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.87mi
    Elevation +
    4491f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track

    The Parapara Peak track is a DOC maintained track that starts at the small parking with the DOC signpost and goes all the way to the Parapara Peak summit. It is quite a long track, 18 km return, and not so easy mainly b...

  • Wharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    2238f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse

    Start from the amazing Wharariki beach, first a small river crossing then continue along the gorgeous coast, stop along Cape Farewell Viewpoint to the Pillar Point lighthouse. The lighthouse isn't very pretty but the way...

  • Rotoiti lake loop, Nelson Lakes NP, New Zealand

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    25.77mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofRotoiti lake loop, Nelson Lakes NP, New Zealand Photo ofRotoiti lake loop, Nelson Lakes NP, New Zealand Photo ofRotoiti lake loop, Nelson Lakes NP, New Zealand

    Long but mainly flat loop around lake Rotoiti; sometimes you can make the track shorter by crossing the main river but, in our case, the river level was high so we had to take the swing bridge. However, we had to cross s...

  • Switchback Mountain

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    near Uruwhenua, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    2444f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSwitchback Mountain Photo ofSwitchback Mountain Photo ofSwitchback Mountain

    Yea, that's the name we made up for this hike. There are tons of switchbacks as you head up and there are a dozen or more false peaks. I wasn't expecting a full out climb and our start was shaky too. The last turn ont...

  • Carpark Robert -- blue lake (big loop)

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Nicovf
    Distance
    60.62mi
    Elevation +
    12900f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCarpark Robert -- blue lake (big loop) Photo ofCarpark Robert -- blue lake (big loop) Photo ofCarpark Robert -- blue lake (big loop)

    My purpose was to see the blue lake without taking the taxi boat. So I did this loop and now I share you my trip if you want to do the same. This is all my steps : Carpark Robert -> Coldwater Hut -> John tait Hut -> ...

  • Wharariki beach via Nikau lake loop

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWharariki beach via Nikau lake loop Photo ofWharariki beach via Nikau lake loop Photo ofWharariki beach via Nikau lake loop

    Nice walk through farmland to start, then coastal Bush before popping out on a stunning beach surrounded by cliffs and archways. The length of the each can only be done 2 hours before low tide to 1.5 hours after low tide...

  • Bark Bay - Marahau

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    near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
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    Cas...
    Distance
    15.47mi
    Elevation +
    4288f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBark Bay - Marahau Photo ofBark Bay - Marahau Photo ofBark Bay - Marahau

    We took a water taxi from Marahau to Bark Bay and from there we hiked back to Marahau. Fairly easy, but long hike (25 km), very well maintained track. There is a small river crossing that you have to do if it's high ti...

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