2 DAY NORTHERN COMFORT
The northern coastline of the Abel Tasman is peaceful, pristine and not to be missed. The package includes a walk from Wainui to Totaranui, a night in a comfortable glamping tent at the Totaranui campground, a walk to Awaroa with a drink at the lodge to finish, and an enjoyable ride back to Totaranui by water taxi. Come and explore with us!
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Overview
2 days walking 1 night Total trip time
2 days / 1 nights (incl travel time) Kilometres 22 km
Price NZ$850
Grade Easy
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ITINERARY
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Day 1: Takaka pick up 8.30am, walk from Wainui to Totaranui, stay in glamping tent at campground
Day 2: Walk to Awaroa, catch water taxi back to Totaranui and return to Takaka 5:00pm |
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 no water taxis in this part of the park, and fewer people there is a wonderful quietness that prevails. Once at Totaranui Campground we sit back and relax at our comfortable glamping accommodation with a drink and enjoy a delicious evening meal.
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DAY 2
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From Totaranui the track climbs up over a small headland before dropping back down to cross Goat Beach and Waiharekeke Beach. We have a morning tea break here on the golden sands before crossing the expansive estuary to Awaroa (timing depends on the tide). Here we enjoy a picnic lunch followed by a drink at the Awaroa Lodge. We then catch the afternoon water taxi back to Totaranui and return 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) |