Abel Tasman Coast Track – Day One 2


Trails: Take water taxi from Marahau to Totaranui Beach – Totaranui Beach campsite – Abel Tasman Coast Track North – Gibbs Hill Track – Junction of Gibbs Hill Track and Inland Track (to Pigeon Saddle) – Gibbs Hill – Junction to Wainui Bay – Whariwharangi Hut – Junction of  Separation Point track and direct route to Mutton Cove Campsite – Separation Point – Abel Tasman Coast Track Separation Point to Mutton Cove – Abel Tasman Coast Track to Totaranui Beach campsite.

Car Park: Yes. Set “-40.822546,173.004009” in your GPS, 135km 2.5 hrs drive from Nelson, or take water taxi from Marahua Abel Tasman Centre.
Public Toilet: Yes.
Weather: Check Weather before you go!

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Total distance: 21.41 km
Max elevation: 388 m
Min elevation: -13 m
Total climbing: 1035 m
Total descent: -1042 m
Average speed: 4.52 km/h
Total time: 06:37:43

Difficulty Rating: 3.57 – M+
The “Total Time” is my time in Jan which includes lunch time and afternoon tea time. That day was fine and the track was good. If you walk on average 3 km/h plus 60 min stop then the total time will be around 8 hrs. Think about the time if you carry a big hiking bag.

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Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman Coast Track


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