Marahau
Mārahau
A small village at the southern start of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, where kayak rentals, water taxis and guided tours all depart.
Mārahau is the southern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, about 67 kilometers from Nelson. The village has kayak rental companies, guided tour operators and water taxi firms, and boats are loaded onto tractor trailers and driven straight into the sea from the village. The trailhead has a car park and information boards. Walking to the first bay, Tinline Bay, takes about 30 minutes, making it the simplest experience: walk, look, and turn back. At the village entrance, The Park Café is the traditional supply stop for those finishing the trail.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Split Apple Rock
- Kaiteriteri Beach
- Cleopatra's Pool
- Anchorage Bay
- Torrent Bay
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Bark Bay
- Riuwaka Resurgence