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National park in New Zealand
Photo: Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Abel Tasman National Park is in the Nelson Bays region of the South Island of New Zealand, between Golden Bay and Tasman Bay.
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Built in 1991 at the northern end of the park on 19 hectares of private land, the lodge offers 12 suites, 10 deluxe rooms and 4 family rooms.
Part of the Nomads chain.
For guests on trips with Wilsons Abel Tasman.
For guests on trips with Wilsons Abel Tasman.
Booking required. Backcountry hut tickets or passes are not valid for the Coast Track.
By boat
Most companies depart from Marahau or Kaiteriteri going to the main beaches of the park. Some arrange tours also in the park, see below.
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