Abel Tasman OTB Marahau

Amazing Abel Tasman beaches and bush - enough said! I always try and run this at the end of day when the track is not as busy. I often head there after work from Nelson, and can do this run in enough daylight if I am on the track by 6pm in summer. I ran this in mid-March and needed a head torch for the last 20min. This is a run all trail runners must do if you are are in the Nelson/Tasman area. Very accessible. If you prefer to not do the OTB and you have more time, you can get a water taxi to drop you further north and run back to Marahau.

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You can take buses from Nelson, not sure the timing.

1 km

5 minutes

No

No

Easy.

Patchy.

Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Nil, take your own

All season track. Take a rain jacket all year around, as when it rains it can come down heavy!

Park Cafe
Start of track, great for a beer and post run dinner/lunch.