Abel Tasman Marahau to Totaranui

Lots of native bush, stream crossings via bridges, beautiful rock formations and cliffs, stunning coastal views, beaches, short sections of track on the beach, several undulating hills, one large low tide crossing at Awaroa Bay See the DOC website for more descriptions of the Abel Tasman coastal track.

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Huge carpark next to track start

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There are many different tracks between Observation Beach and The Anchorage. Look for signs to Torrent Bay. Don't go down to Observation Beach (unless you want to add an out-and-back stop).

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Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries

There is access to filtered water at the DOC huts. We filled up at Bark Bay and Awaroa Huts.

Check the tide timetable and plan accordingly! Storms have taken out bridges before and rivers can flood, so check the DOC website for track closures.

Time your crossing of the Awaroa Inlet well, so that you can do this comfortably.

The Smoking Barrel
Motueka
https://thesmokingbarrel.nz/
We went here for brunch the day after our run and everyone loved it. They serve savoury favourites (e.g., burgers and eggs benedict) and the sweet waffles were also a hit. The atmosphere and decor were also really nice.