Abel Tasman National Park Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Air

If you’re time-poor but funds-rich, consider a fly-in option; the following companies fly to/from Awaroa, and offer scenic flights:

Abel Tasman Air (0800 304 560, 03-528 8290; www.abeltasmanair.co.nz) Flies between Awaroa and Motueka or Nelson; Motueka–Awaroa one way is $125. Also offers a one-day cruise/dine/fly option: take a coach to Marahau, a water taxi to Awaroa, have lunch at Awaroa Lodge, then fly back to Motueka ($195 not including lunch).

Tasman Helicopters Motueka–Awaroa by helicopter is around $150 one way, or there’s a good deal including return flights and lunch at Awaroa Lodge for $180 (minimum numbers apply).

Abel Tasman National Park