Itinerary
Experience Abel Tasman from Tōtaranui to Kaiteriteri with plenty of time to relax and explore parts of the national park many visitors don’t get to see. Enjoy two nights at each of the wonderful beachfront lodges at Torrent Bay and Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa.
Take a scenic drive through the coastal orchard and vineyards lining the highway from Nelson to Motueka and Kaiteriteri.
Board the comfortable Vista Cruise to travel the length of the golden Abel Tasman coast from Kaiteriteri north to Tōtaranui, relaxing on the viewing decks and enjoying refreshments from the cafe.
From Tōtaranui, walk through mature native forest and along secluded beaches to the breathtaking expanse of Awaroa Inlet where you’ll reach Meadowbank Homestead – a faithful recreation of the Wilson family’s original home on the ‘finest site in the bay’.
Relax over breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the beautiful waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Your guide will help you create your perfect day whether you want to be active in Awaroa’s beautiful surrounds or just savour the comfort and tranquillity of Meadowbank.
Optional Activities: Explore Awaroa estuary on foot (up to 4 hours) or kayak (up to 2 hours; tides permitting), visit early European and pre-European historical sites, unwind on the beach, relax and enjoy the comforts of Meadowbank Homestead.
Wake to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Your guide will happily help you choose what to do today, whether you want to head off on adventures or just relax at the beachfront lodge.
Optional Activities: Walk through breathtaking virgin forest up to the waterfalls on Falls River, kayak or walk around the estuary and visit the peaceful grotto of Cleopatra’s Pool, walk to the golden expanse of Anchorage beach and picturesque Te Pukatea cove visiting historic Māori sites at Pitt Head along the way, unwind on glorious Torrent Bay beach, relax and enjoy the comforts of the lodge.