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The entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park, Marahau is a quaint beach town with abundant camping grounds as well as luxury retreats. Take a day trip or extended tramp into the park or explore the golden beaches and crystal azure waters of Tasman Bay.

The best route to Marahau is the scenic drive through Kaiteriteri. The road follows a picturesque coastline around secluded bays and estuaries, with stunning native bush hugging the ranges. Marahau has a safe swimming beach and a great cafe with wonderful surroundings and views at the start of the Abel Tasman National Park. Here you can book water taxis, hire kayaks or set off on the coastal track.

The Arts Unique Gallery is difficult to miss - it's adorned on the outside with large bold carvings of Maori legends. Inside the gallery you can purchase handmade musical instruments, wooden puppets, furniture made from native timber, handmade greenstone jewellery and bone carvings.

The attractive town offers great swimming beaches, kayaking tours with safety equipment and qualified guides, sailing tours and great tramping tracks.

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The Barn BBH Backpackers Hostel
Marahau Accommodation - Backpackers Lodges
The Barn BBH Backpackers Hostel is situated in Marahau, the gateway to the region's stunning Abel Tasman National Park. The Barn is just one...
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Abel Tasman Haven
Marahau Accommodation - Retreats
Located in Marahau, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, conveniently placed near the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, Abel...
From $79
Marahau Beach Camp
Marahau Accommodation - Caravan Camping
Marahau is known as "the gateway to the Abel Tasman". Set amongst well established, peaceful surroundings just steps away from the...
Abel Tasman Ocean View Chalets
Marahau Accommodation - Retreats
Set in a 50 acre Coastal farm, Abel Tasman Ocean View Chalets consists of five spacious, natural timber one bedroom chalets, two studio units and...
From $115
Buena-Vista Apartments
Marahau Accommodation - Apartments
Beuna-Vista Apartments provide self-contained apartment accommodation at Marahau, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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From $88

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Ocean River Sea Kayaking
Marahau Activities - Water Sports
Ocean River Sea Kayaking provide specialist independent kayak rentals in Abel Tasman National Park. Described as legendary, Ocean River Sea...
Kitescool
Marahau Beach Activities - Schools Courses
Ooperatinge in Nelson and Marahau Beach / Abel Tasman National Park, Kitescool are very passionate about Kitesurfing or kiteboarding and run a fun...
Southern Exposure Abel Tasman
Marahau Activities - Adventure
Discover the legendary beauty of Abel Tasman National Park with the friendly professional staff at Southern Exposure. Sea kayaking allows you to...
Kaiteriteri Kayaks
Kaiteriteri Activities - Water Sports
Abel Tasman National Park offers 50 kilometers of coastline boasting dozens of golden sand beaches to visit, while the many coves and lagoons...
From $71
Marahau Sea Kayaks
Motueka Activities - Water Sports

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Shoreline Cafe Kaiteriteri
Motueka Dining - Cafes, Restaurants

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