Jane Cullum
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
3.5/5
Nice beaches, clear water.
Can be noisy with water taxis and large groups doing the track. You can have extra luggage forwarded so you do not have to carry heavy rucksacks.
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whangamata ▷
5.0/5
5mins walk to the beach.
Very quiet, peaceful, 4km white sandy beach.
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
4.0/5
Long track but a variety of scenery.
Terrible sandflies at the Heaphy Hut! You can have extra luggage forwarded so you do not have to carry heavy rucksacks.
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka ▷
4.0/5
Were spent 2 1/2 months altogether camping here - often had campsite to ourselves.
Hostel is right on the beach in Golden Bay with beautiful grounds.
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
5.0/5
Very nice quiet site, lovely grounds, cabins and tent sites available.
Need to bring own cooking equipment/plates etc.