Beachfront lodge walk
Walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track over three days, staying at our beachfront lodges. Choose guided or self-guided options, with flexible walking distances and the option to extend your journey.
Trip Overview
Walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track over three days, staying at our beachfront lodges. This is an all-inclusive trip, with accommodation, meals and water transport all part of the price. Choose guided or self-guided options, with flexible walking distances and the option to extend your journey.
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$1,095
Includes standard departure and return boat travel.
What's included
Beachfront accommodation
All meals, hot drinks & snacks
Luggage transfers
Boat transfers
Guided or self-guided options
Guided or Self-Guided
Self-guided
Walk independently with the confidence of Wilsons' support behind you. Our exclusive app, knowledgeable lodge hosts and flexible boat transfers make it easy to explore at your own pace, while enjoying the comfort of two nights at each beachfront lodge.
Guided
Our experienced guides do far more than lead the way. They'll share the stories, history, wildlife and hidden places that make Abel Tasman so special, while taking care of the logistics so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Highlights
Walk one of New Zealand's most scenic Great Walks, with golden beaches and native forest the whole way.
Two nights at Wilsons' own beachfront lodges, positioned right on the track for an easy overnight stop.
Choose to walk with an experienced guide or set your own pace independently, with support either way.
Boat transfers are available at each stage, so you can walk as much or as little as you like.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all part of the trip, with no need to carry or plan your own food.
Accommodation
This trip is all-inclusive, with nights spent at our beachfront lodges inside the national park.
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Trip information
Use this section to understand timing, what to bring, highlights and practical notes before you travel.
Your journey begins with a complimentary coach transfer, with standard departures from Nelson beginning at 8am or 10.15am, and returning to Nelson by approximately 5.30–6pm. Earlier or later departures may be available depending on the season or your travel plans.
All walking is optional, with boat transfers available throughout your journey. Whether you're travelling as a couple, with friends or as a family spanning different ages and abilities, everyone can enjoy the experience at a pace that suits them.
Day 1
Meet your complimentary coach transfer in Nelson and travel into Abel Tasman National Park by boat, arriving at Meadowbank Homestead — a heritage-inspired homestead beside Awaroa Inlet — in time to settle in before dinner.
Day 2
Walk one of the most spectacular sections of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Along the way, your guide will bring the landscape to life with local stories, wildlife encounters and hidden highlights. Pass golden beaches, the Bark Bay Waterfall Trail, spectacular swing bridges and breathtaking coastal viewpoints before arriving at Torrent Bay Lodge for the night.
This day is split into three scenic sections of around two hours each, with opportunities to rest, swim and enjoy lunch along the way. Boat transfers are also available between sections if you'd prefer a shorter walk.
Walk up to 20km · 6 hours · 120m max. elevation
Day 3
Your final morning is yours to enjoy — relax at the lodge, take a short walk nearby, or simply soak up the coastal views — before your boat and coach transfer returns you to Nelson.
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The page made it clear what the trip included and how it compared with nearby options. A useful way to understand the park before booking.
Amelia
Australia
Transport, timing and expectations were easy to follow. The experience felt well organised without taking away from the freedom to explore.
Mark
New Zealand
A simple way to see more of Abel Tasman and still feel like the day had enough structure. The scenery was the highlight.
Sophie
United Kingdom
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