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Abel Tasman Coastal Run

Itinerary

Run New Zealand's finest coastal National Park with a touch of luxurty at beachfront lodges. Lace up and enjoy!

Day 1: Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Wainui

Start with a scenic drive then run through lush groves and along golden beaches from Wainui to Totaranui. Continue through native forests to Awaroa Inlet, ending at Meadowbank Homestead.

Approximate times and distances

Scenic drive to Wainui – 2 hours from Nelson, or 1 hour 20 mins from Motueka

Run Wainui to Tōtaranui - 15.5kms (10 miles); maximum elevation 200m/650ft

Run Tōtaranui to Awaroa – 9km (5.5 miles) including tidal crossing; maximum elevation 100m/340ft

Accommodation: Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa

Meals included: Dinner

Trip details
Pick up in Nelson: from 6am
Pick in Motueka: from 7am
If you are self-driving please meet at our office by 7.30am 

Day 2: Awaroa to Torrent Bay

Run through native forest and beaches, with options for boat transfers. Enjoy different sections, with the longest stretch reaching Torrent Bay Lodge.

Approximate distances

Run in 3 sections

1. Awaroa to Onetahuti and Tonga Quarry –8km (5 miles); maximum elevation 85m (280ft)

 2. Tonga Quarry to Bark Bay (Medlands Beach) – 5km (3 miles); maximum elevation 120m (400ft)

3. Bark Bay to Torrent Bay – 7km (4.4 miles); maximum elevation 105m (340ft)

If you want more running, your hosts will have details and maps for trails around the Torrent Bay inlet

Accommodation: Torrent Bay Lodge

Meals included: breakfast, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, dinner

 

Day 3: Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson

Run the coastal track with stunning views or take on the more challenging inland route. Finish the day with a scenic drive back to Motueka or Nelson.

Approximate distances

Main coastal track: 13– 6km (8–10 miles); maximum elevation 110m (360ft)

Inland Track via Holyoake Clearing: 25 kms (15 miles); elevation 590m (1,900ft)

Scenic drive from Kaiteriteri – 20 mins to Motueka or 1 hour to Nelson

Meals included: breakfast & lunch

 4pm: Arrive Motueka

5.30–6pm: Arrive Nelson.

Other important information

  • We reserve the right to alter itineraries, timetables and vessel types.
  • All travel is subject to weather and tides which may cause delay or cancellation.