Abel Tasman National Park

The coastal landscape includes granite cliffs, dense forests, and sandy beaches stretching along 60 kilometers of the Tasman Bay shoreline.

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman first discovered this region in 1642, and in 1942 the area received official national park status from New Zealand authorities.

The indigenous Maori people established settlements in this region for over 500 years, using the coastal resources for food and developing agriculture.

Water taxis operate from Marahau and Kaiteriteri, providing transport services to multiple landing points throughout the park's coastal sections.

The marine reserve contains underwater caves, tunnels, and sheltered coves where visitors observe fur seals, dolphins, and penguins in their habitat.

Location: Tasman District

Inception: 1942

Elevation above the sea: 440 m

GPS coordinates: -40.90003,172.97150

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31