Anapai Rock Stacks
Nestled amongst the sweeping granite coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park, Anapai Bay is renowned for the majestic rock stack formations at its northern end.
Boulders stacked atop one another resemble the dramatic landscapes of Stonehenge, although these are not manmade. A lush canopy of kanuka and mahoe surrounds the Anapai campsite, while the gorgeous golden sands are revealed as you descend from the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Many who walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track finish (or start) their journey at Totaranui, the northernmost point for water taxi pick-up/drop-off. Anapai Bay, which lies north of Totaranui, is a place of undiscovered beauty and is well worth exploring if you have the time to do so. It’s a three-hour return walk from Totaranui to Anapai Bay or a loop track via Gibbs Hill, which allows you to experience the entire northern end of the park and circuit back to Totaranui. Alternatively, you could end your journey in Wainui and catch the shuttle back.