wiggy555
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
5.0/5
Selfdrivers park at Marahau entrance.
Walk about 1-2 hrs into the park, lounge at the beach and walk out again, camp somewere: No watertaxifee (50.- and more), no hut fee (34,-) and less people. We relaxed in Apple Tree Bay
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
4.5/5
From Takaka hill entrance at Canaan rd its 5 km/ 200 m uphill to the saddle, highest point.
(might hitch a lift with mountain bikers cars). Its downhill from there onwards. 65 km roundtrip/ 800 height difference. DOC camp (Canaan camp) at the end of road for 6.-pp. Walk to Howards Hole one of the best forrest walks.