Abel Tasman Coast Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 53.7 km Great Walk in Nelson/Tasman with 1,482 m of climbing and a high point of 196 m.
Enjoy the mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 53.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3–5 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,482 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,498 m |
| Highest point | 196 m |
| Lowest point | -2 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.99595, 173.00530 |
| End | -40.84884, 173.01553 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Whariwharangi Hut (on the track)
- Awaroa Hut (on the track)
- Bark Bay Hut (on the track)
- Anchorage Hut (0.7 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Onetahuti Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Mutton Cove Campsite (on the track)
- Torrent Bay Village Campsite (on the track)
- Anapai Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Whariwharangi Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Tinline Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Abel Tasman Coast Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Hawkes Lookout Walk (9.1 km away)
- Te Puna Wai o Riuwaka/Riuwaka Resurgence (9.7 km away)
- Harwoods Hole Track (11.2 km away)
- Rawhiti Cave Track (18.1 km away)
- Wainui Falls Track (18.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Abel Tasman Coast Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.