Motueka To Abel TasmanThings to do

Things to do in Motueka To Abel Tasman

  1. Shoreline

    A spiffy, modern cafe-bar-restaurant right on the beach. Punters chill on the sunny deck, lingering over panini, pizzas, pasta or fresh fish, but you can also just pop in for coffee and a jumbo muffin. Erratic winter hours; take-away booth out the back.

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  2. Park Café

    Pretty much on the start of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, this breezy, licensed cafe is perfectly placed for fuelling up or restoring the waistline. High-calorie options include egg breakfast, fat cake, toasted sandwiches, nachos and pizza. Fine views and decent drinks make this a good spot for your sundowner.

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  3. Hooked on Marahau

    This place has the natives hooked – dinner reservations are prudent. The art-bedecked interior (local stuff) opens onto an outdoor terrace with meal-distracting views. Lunch lurks around sandwiches and salads, while the dinner menu hauls up fresh fish of the day, green-lipped mussels and NZ lamb.

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  4. Marahau Horse Treks

    If you’re in an equine state of mind, Marahau Horse Treks on Sandy Bay Rd, offers you a chance to belt along the beach on a horse, your hair streaming out behind you (children’s pony rides $30 to $35, two-hour rides $80 to $85).

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  5. Pegasus Park

    If you’re in an equine state of mind, Pegasus Park on Sandy Bay Rd, offers you the chance to belt along the beach on a horse, your hair streaming out behind you (children’s pony rides $30 to $35, two-hour rides $80 to $85).

    reviewed

  6. Beached Whale

    Adjacent to Kaiteri Lodge, Beached Whale is a casual, family-friendly affair serving palatable mains (wood-fired pizzas, steaks, fish and chips), with the lodge owner strumming a guitar most evenings. Closed May to September.

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  7. Abel Tasman Mountain Biking

    Abel Tasman Mountain Biking offers two-wheeled options for experiencing the Abel Tasman area, Kaiteriteri MTB Park, and Canaan Downs/Rameka Track.

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