The Abel Tasman National Park is known throughout the world for its glorious golden beaches,
breathtaking scenery, crystal clear waters and unspoilt natural beauty. Whether you've traveled
thousands of kilometres or hundreds you are about to visit one of the Earth's few remaining
coastal paradises - out of respect, and because it's our home we want to keep it this way. With
your help, the Abel Tasman National Park will be enjoyed by generations to come.
The Park is a unique environment, it is bounded by golden beaches, granite rock headlands and the
deep blue waters of the Tasman Bay. A stunning backdrop of mountain ranges covered with sub
tropical native New Zealand forest completes the stunning vista. It is home to hundreds of
species of birds, marine mammals and sea life. It is a home of rare beauty, and as such demands
your respect and care.
Visitor Impact
The Abel Tasman National Park has in excess of one hundred thousand visitors every year.
This is a big number for what is New Zealands smallest national park. It requires visitors
to act responsibly to minimise the impact on the natural environment.
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Take photos of the plants, trees, formations or shells on the beach instead of taking one for a
memento. This small consideration can mean one hundred thousand of the Abel Tasmans special
occupants remain in their natural habitat each year. New Zealands
Department of Conservation
is at the fore front of conservation internationally. They have a huge job protecting our national
parks and its vital that everybody helps out. Every little bit counts and we thank you for
respecting the Abel Tasman.
Weather
Marahau and the Abel Tasman National Park has a mild climate comparatively. The region consistently
has the highest sunshine hours annually in New Zealand.
In the middle of summer you can expect daily high temperature of 24 degrees Celsius with overnight
lows of 13 degrees Celsius. In the winter you can expect daily high temperature of 15 degrees
Celsius and overnight lows of 1 degree Celsius.
The ocean temperature ranges from 20 degrees Celsius in the summer down to 14 degrees Celsius
inthewinter.
Climate
In summer we experience long sunny days with afternoon sea breezes.
In the winter crisp, clear, calm (sometimes frosty) days are common, but tends to be warm in the
sun.
For a current forecast go to
www.metservice.co.nz