Abel Tasman National Park beaches & bays

Known as the ‘People’s Beach’, the pristine paradise of Awaroa holds a special place in the hearts of many – so special in fact that New Zealanders purchased the beach in an ambitious crowd-funding campaign.

Often referred to as the jewel in the Abel Tasman crown, the small horse-shoe-shaped bay of Te Puketea is known for its breathtaking beauty and near-isolation.

Particularly stunning and arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of New Zealand, Tata Beach is resplendent with the deep, teal, gold and green colours of sea, sand and bush.

The beach at Ligar Bay borders the edge of Tata Beach in Golden Bay and is strikingly similar to the beaches you’ll find along the coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Sheltered by the headlands, the name Anchorage seems only fitting for this iconic beachside destination. It is the ideal spot to anchor a yacht and while the day away. Adventures are aplenty in this part of the Abel Tasman National Park.

The beach and campground at Tōtaranui is a place of tradition and holds a wealth of childhood memories for the generations of families who return here year after year. The crescent-shaped bay of powdery golden sand has a picturesque tidal inlet and is located at the Northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Anapai Bay is yet another glorious golden sand beach in the Abel Tasman National Park. Despite its location along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, its beauty is still considered somewhat undiscovered.

Standing on Kaiteriteri Beach in the morning sun and looking out at the bay will make your spirit soar. While it’s the perfect place to begin your journey by sea into the Abel Tasman National Park, it’s also the perfect place to linger, relax, and enjoy this truly stunning part of Nelson Tasman.

The secluded paradise of Torrent Bay is home to the largest concentration of privately owned beach houses in the Abel Tasman National Park, many of which you can rent for a night or two as you walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track.