3 DAY AWAROA (NORTHERN) COMFORT
Awaroa is the jewel in the crown of the Abel Tasman National Park. With its sparkling turquoise waters and white-sand beach, it is truly a magical place. Rather than starting in Marahau, this package gives you to opportunity to begin your Abel Tasman experience in the quieter, pristine northern end of the park. We begin our walk in Wainui, and over three days travel south as far as Bark Bay. We spend both nights in comfortable glamping accommodation in Awaroa. With your luggage transferred by boat and delicious meals lovingly prepared by us, all you need are some comfortable walking shoes and a day pack, and you are ready to explore the Abel Tasman with us!
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Overview
3 days walking 2 nights Total trip time
3 days / 2 nights (incl travel time) Kilometres 36 km
Price NZ$1250
Grade Medium
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ITINERARY
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Day 1: Takaka pick up 8.30am, walk to Totaranui, water taxi to Awaroa & stay in glamping cabin / tent
Day 2: Water taxi to Bark Bay, walk to Awaroa and stay in glamping cabin / tent Day 3: Walk to Totaranui and return to Takaka 5pm |
FULL DETAILS
DAY 1
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We pick you up in Takaka at 8:30am and we drive to Wainui, the Northern start point for the Abel Tasman coast track. The trip begins with a magical walk along this peaceful coastline. With fewer people in this end of the park, there is a wonderful quietness that prevails. From Totaranui we catch the afternoon water taxi to Awaroa where we settle in to our comfortable glamping accommodation.
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DAY 2
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We catch the morning water taxi from Awaroa south to Bark Bay (or beyond for those that may like to walk a little further). We begin our walk for the day with a gentle ascent from Bark Bay, up and over a bush covered headland and drop down into the historic Tonga quarry where granite rock was once extracted and shipped out to other parts of the country. From here we can look out across to Tonga Island, part of the Abel Tasman Marine Reserve and home to one of the parks seal colonies. We enjoy lunch and a walk along the golden sands of Onetahuti beach before continuing on over the Awaroa saddle and back to our glamping accommodation for a well earned drink and delicious meal.
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DAY 3
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The Awaroa estuary can only be crossed 2 hrs either side of low tide. Depending on the timing we either enjoy a morning exploring the expansive estuary before crossing to Totaranui. Or we cross early and visit the impressive Wainui waterfall before returning to Takaka approximately 5pm.
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PACKING LIST
Carry less, enjoy more!
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To help you plan your trip, we offer the following list of what to pack
You need to supply a pack, sleeping bag and comfortable footwear. The weather can change quickly on this track so you must be prepared for adverse conditions. It is a good idea to make your pack as light as possible for your own comfort. • 1 Comfortable day pack for walking (with waterproof inner pack liner) • 1 Bag for overnight belongings (with waterproof inner liner) • 1 or 2 walking poles (optional) • 1 Good quality weatherproof jacket • 1 Good quality pair of weatherproof pants (optional) • 1 Pair of comfortable shoes • 1 Pair of gaiters (optional) • 1 Rain poncho (optional) • 1 Pair of lightweight sandals/jandals/crocs for evenings (and estuary crossings) • 1 Pair walking shorts (non denim) • 1 Woolen jersey or polar fleece • 1 Polypropylene/merino leggings/long johns • 1 Polypropylene/merino long sleeved walking shirts (non-cotton) • Spare socks • Spare underwear • 1 Spare shirt for evening • 1 Pair light trousers for evenings • 1 Head torch (with full batteries) • 1 Sunhat • 1 Simplified toilet bag (eg toothbrush + toothpaste) • 1 Small micro-fibre towel (optional) • 1 Pair swimming togs (optional) • 1 Sun block • 1 Insect repellant • 1 One litre drink bottle • 1 Camera (optional) • Ear Plugs • Travel pillow (optional) • Personal nibbles (optional) • Personal medicines (if required) |