Disconnect for a real wilderness experience, but if you are unable to travel technology-free, WiFi and cellphone coverage is limited. There is free WiFi at our lodges.
Cellphone coverage can be found on headlands or high points in line-of-sight to transmission points. Coverage varies depending on your service provider. Check coverage maps for One NZ (was Vodafone) and/or Spark.
Project Janzoon charitable environmental trust maintains WiFi hotspots through the park, located at:
Use of their WiFi network requires a NZ$5 donation to the trust, payable by credit card.
Before going into the park, we recommend downloading the Project Janszoon App, with fascinating stories about the environment and history of Abel Tasman National Park.
We give you a complimentary lodge luggage bag for overnight gear to be transported to our lodges by boat. Bring your own day pack if you like, or borrow one of our specially designed 30 litre day packs, available at our office.
We have secure storage at our office for excess baggage. If you are staying at the same accommodation when you return from your trip, you may find it more convenient to store luggage there.
Click here for details and dimensions of your complimentary lodge luggage bag.
Packing for your trip
The start of your trip is more enjoyable if you pack as much as possible before your pick up.
Let us know where you are staying the night before your trip with us. We can deliver your lodge luggage bag to main accommodation providers in Nelson city and Motueka.
If delivery is not possible, or you are flying into Nelson on the day your trip starts, your lodge luggage bag will be available at our office. To arrange your luggage with ease and speed at the office please separate into two bags:
For more details, download our Pre-Trip Welcome Information (PDF file) or go to our What to Bring Pages:
Guided Multiday Trip What to Bring.
Self-Guided Multiday Trip What to Bring.
If you self-drive to our Motueka office on the morning of departure, please meet at the time indicated on your itinerary and we will direct you to parking for the duration of your time in the national park.
Parking is off-street but not secured. Please do not leave valuables in your car. There is lock-up storage at our Motueka Office.
We provide coach transfers from most accommodation places in Nelson and Motueka.
No walking sessions will be longer than three hours.
All classes will be suitable for beginners with focus on gentle vinyasa and yin styles.
The retreat will run from Friday 8am until Sunday 5.15pm. A bus will depart from Motueka, heading to Nelson, at 5.30pm.