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Abel Tasman National Park is an iconic park full of wildlife and scenic views covering an area of 237 km2. There are a few camping sites where you stay along the coast. For those interested in a bit more adventure, hiking and kayaking are the best ways to experience the area. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a popular tramping track that follows the coastline. Abel Tasman Kayaks offers everything from guided tours to freedom rentals, where kayakers can explore the park on their own. The access to the park is usually via the small settlement of Marahau. During your visit you are likely to meet fur seal colonies, little blue penguins, bottlenose dolphins and seals around the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.
The best option the reach Abel Tasman National Park is drive there yourself. There are regular bus services to the park from local towns and from Nelson as well as a launch and water taxi services.
Once you reach the parking lot, the walk to the Purakaunui Waterfalls takes approximately 10 minutes.
The museum is located in Wellington, so you can easily get there by bus, taxi, rental car and plane.
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