Walk from torrent bay village to medlands beach, crossing the impressive falls river suspension bridge 1520 metres high, depending on the tide. Theres a suspension bridge in between torrent bay and and bark bay to cross falls river. A beautiful waterfall hidden in among stunning bush. Located in the northeastern part of green bay, this amusement park is within walking distance of. After the crossing is torrent bay where you can wash your feet at the tap in front of the toilet. Back to the main track for the last hour, i finally reach anchorage bay. Both medlands beach and bark bay offer you the choices to relax in the sun, find a shady picnic spot, stroll along the sand or swim in the calm, azure waters. Torrent bay the secluded paradise of torrent bay is home to a number of privately owned beach houses, including the extraordinary torrent bay lodge. Bark bay is a sand beach located near takaka in new zealand. Had lunch at just before bark bay medlands beach was really windy so it was hard to keep the gas cooker going. It is on the track between bark bay and torrent bay.
There are two bunk rooms, each sleeping 17 on long sleeping platforms top and bottom. Record your own itinerary from the wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. More recent trips have included the walk from marahau to anchorage with my wife in december 1984 and a day visit with family in january 2003 when we went to torrent bay village by water taxi and walked around to anchorage. Bark bay youll be treated to spectacular views when walking the section of the abel tasman coastal track between bark and torrent bay. A bridge and boardwalk cross richardson stream and the surrounding. Planning to take a water shuttle from marahau to bark bay and work our way back. Bay beach amusement park for over a century, bay beach amusement park has provided many families fun and enjoyment along the shores of the bay of green bay. Surrounded by a unique setting, its location is perfect for getting to know the charm of the island. The 47m suspension bridge over falls river offers unparalleled views over the green and turquoise hues of the water that lies beneath, whilst the shady forest canopy provides the perfect place for an. Bark bay new zealand south island world beach guide. This is a 7km walk with stunning views, lovely beaches and a swing bridge over the falls river. We took the abel tasman sea shuttle from nelson to kaiteriteri and on to torrent bay passing by the famous split apple rock.
Directly across from anchorage is torrent bay with the largest concentration of. Tinline bay is a cove and beach located within the abel tasman national park in the south island of new zealand. Walkin or boatin to this beachside campsite on the torrent bay estuary to bark bay section of the abel tasman coast track. At goat bay and anapai, the track follows the top of the beach. It is close to the tourist centre and approximately 1 km from countless shopping venues, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Since we can visit any time thats easy but for a day trip i suggest you go further into the abel tasman national park and bark bay to torrent is one if the most. Marahau observation beach anchorage torrent bay bark bay onetahuti awaroa totaranui golden bay showcases. Bark bay camping, abel tasman national park first light travel. At the halfway point, the abel tasman coast track briefly returns to the coast and runs along the wide sandy beach of onetahuti bay, with views out to tonga island. After around an hour on the boat it was nice to set foot on a beach, and bark bay didnt disappoint. Day 2 of the abel tasman coast track, this section follows the coastline between torrent bay and bark bay.
May 24, 2015 abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay hiking trail in marahau, nelson new zealand. We are a city owned park that has been serving the green bay community for more than 100 years. Download its gps track and follow the route on a map. Also, popular for daytrippers to visit the onetahuti bay beach and the awaroa beach on a nondoc track. Abel tasman national park travel guide at wikivoyage. Youll then meander through lush coastal forest before being led back to the sea and the idyllic golden sands of bark bay. Bark was stripped from trees to be used in a nelson tannery last century, hence the origin of the name of the bay the bark has grown back. Water taxi to torrent bay, walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay 2. Nowadays you wont find any bark being taken from trees, but you will find a treelined strip of land with the beach on one side and a tidal estuary on the other. Torrent bay by intercorp hotel group updated 2020 prices. We will be staying near marahau for 3 nights in mid april and hoping to do a one way walk on the coastal trail. Using water taxi services you could try the following.
Continue reading to get all the needed information for each. The town centre can easily be reached by making use. Best months for a visit with pleasant weather and fewer hikers are november, march, and april. Abel tasman national park walk torrent bay to bark bay. Torrent bay is an apartment complex situated 50 metres from the beach of port des torrent, ideal for enjoying your holiday in sant josep sa talaia, ibiza, in the purest ibiza style. The views between torrent bay and bark bay are postcard perfect. Its getting a bit cool to be swimming in mid april, but we actually visit the abel tasman more frequently in winter. Which section of the abel tasman national park is the most beautiful for a day hike.
Situated beside a tidal estuary, the torrent bay village campsite is five minutes from a scheduled water taxi stop. Awaroa lodge is located a short walk inland from the main beach front. Walkin or boatin to this campsite on the torrent bay estuary to bark bay section of the abel tasman coast track. Torrent bay club is surrounded by gardens and is located beside the beach. Located in the northeastern part of green bay, this amusement park is within walking distance of bay beach wildlife sanctuary and many of its hiking trails.
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no regional fire ban. Anchorage to onetahuti was about six hours of relatively easy hiking, a few ups and downs, but very doable. At the northern end of the bay, the walking track climbs around an inlet to the biggest river in. Bridge and beach experience a popular section of the coastal track including the walk across the falls river swingbridge. Getting to medlands beach just south of bark bay requires you to setup a boat tour with one of the companies operating in and around the park, or the towns around nelson. The wetlands are extensive and include two major types. Dances, movies, and other events are held in a pavilion. Torrent bay is the most populated bay, and one of the few places where there are privately owned holiday homes.
Water taxi to torrent bay, walk the scenic coastal track to onetahuti 4hrs. Its a lovely day trip from nelson to drive over, walk from marahau to appletree, enjoy the beach, and walk back. Cruise to medlands beach in the heart of the national park 1 hr and walk the waterfall trail around bark bay. Aparthotel in port des torrent, ibiza torrent bay hotel. My first visit to the abel tasman area was to torrent bay on my fathers boat in april 1958 and again in december 1961.
Torrent bay to bark bay medlands bay abel tasman national park. Het bordje wees uit dat het om medlands beach ging. Torrent bay by intercorp hotel group is set on san antonio bay, in the calm residential area of port des torrent, just 100 metres from the golden sandy beach with the same name, where ibizas water taxis call in to ferry visitors to other towns and beaches. Walk the beautiful coastal track between torrent bay and bark bay, including across the falls river swingbridge. Torrent bay can be reached from anchorage bay via either a high or lowtide track depending on the tides and the time of day. Bark bay campsite with an interactive map and directions. Het was kwart voor een toen ik aankwam bij torrent bay, waar te lezen viel dat. Unfortunately we have to disappoint you we cannot answer this question. Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. Water taxi to bark bay or onetahuti and then walk to awaroa bay from bark bay 3hrs, onetahuti 1hr. Oct 10, 2016 abel tasman coast track bark bay to anchorage. An impressive footbridge which crosses the falls river.
Because firstly, we have not hiked the whole 60km track ourselves. Eat your lunch at bark bay before catching a water taxi south, back to observation beach. At the northern end of the bay, the walking track climbs around an inlet to the biggest river in the. The beach at birch bay home blaine, washington menu. Periodically the city of green bay or bay beach amusement park staff will take pictures of customers at our events or on our rides. Leaving anchorage via the beach and skirting torrent bay estuary, a short side trip leads to the beautiful cleopatras pool before passing through torrent bay settlement. Abel tasman national park best time to visit top tips. Bark bay slough consists of a coastal barrier spit, lagoon, springs, and wetlands occuping an embayment between two rocky headlands along lake superior. The park is adjacent to the bay beach wildlife sanctuary. Travel by water taxi to torrent bay in the morning. The best dayhike in abel tasman national park is from bark bay to torrent bay.
Abel tasman coast track, trip information sheet, 10apr2012. At other times the water level is too high to cross and there is no alternative route. Mar 25, 20 torrent bay is only accessible by boat, and be prepared to wade ashore as the boat cannot get right up to the beach. Torrent bay to bark bay december 2, 20 the abel tasman coast track, one of new zealands great walks, covers a 54. Bark bay contains another tidal estuary, however, the provided alltide track around it only adds 15 minutes.
We wanted to spend some more time on the beach and enjoy nature, therefore we chose a later. Catch a water taxi from totaranui in the north of the park to torrent bay then walk the scenic coastal track to bark bay before catching your water taxi back to totaranui. Dec 05, 2010 the best dayhike in abel tasman national park is from bark bay to torrent bay. Bark bay marahau abel tasman track hiking trail in awaiti, tasman new zealand. Torrent bay is only accessible by boat, and be prepared to wade ashore as the boat cannot get right up to the beach. Bark bay hut is in a beautiful spot with lovely views out to the bay.
Bark bay camping, abel tasman national park first light. Abel tasman track part 1 torrent bay to awaroa davidfromak. Had lunch at just before bark bay medlands beach was really windy so it. Abel tasman national park and bark bay to torrent is one if the most popular.
Bark bay is another golden beach in the abel tasman national park and has a beautiful tidal estuary which you can walk along. I hopped off the water taxi onto the beach and headed straight for the track in hopes of beating out the other hikers. Note some boats are tiny and you get offon at the beach by walking through. If you or your family members do not wish to have your photo taken you must give us written notice. A short way along from medlands is bark bay, so named because once upon a time, bark was harvested from trees here for various purposes. Anchorage torrent bay to bark bay, or if you have a little more energy, onetahuti beach tonga. In fact, if a local tells you in a lofty tone they heading up the bay for the weekend then they will invariably be talking about torrent bay.
Abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay hiking trail in marahau, nelson new zealand. The river, while cold, is also a good spot to cool off. Wikiloc itineraire abel tasman torrent bay to bark bay. Torrent bay estuary can be crossed within 2 hours either side of low tide.
There was also a nice seating area outside to eat at with glimpses through to the beautiful beach. The track between medlands beach and torrent bay is pretty busy, but after that it clears up between torrent and anchorage. Sandflies are there too, looking for the tourist fresh blood. The abel tasman coast track is a 60 kilometres 37 mi long walking track within the abel tasman national park in new zealand. At goat bay a short section of the beach may be impassable during spring high tides. Dec 28, 2019 after the crossing is torrent bay where you can wash your feet at the tap in front of the toilet.
These photos may appear in city brochures and publications, local newspapers andor this website. Torrent bay to bark bay medlands bay abel tasman national. Onetahuti is a long, gently curved beach that is first glimpsed via a wonderful elevated view when you. Bark bay hut abel tasman coastal track tramping new zealand. Catch a morning water taxi through the astrolabe roadstead into torrent bay. The beach at birch bay 7876 birch bay dr, blaine, washington 98230 rated 4. Yellow point via abel tasman coastal track nelsontasman. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the abel tasman inland track, which stretches for 38 km between tinline bay and torrent bay off the main coastal track. Anchoragetorrent bay to bark bay, or if you have a little more energy, onetahuti beachtonga. Bark bay hut abel tasman coastal track tramping new. Falls river torrent bay abel tasman abel tasman aqua taxi. Dropoffs by water transport can only be made before noon, meaning that there is plenty of time to enjoy its beauty. The fen dominants are woolly sedge, twig rush, sweet gale, water horsetail and buckbean.
This section of the track leads from anchorage bay to torrent bay and then to the hut and campsite at bark bay. Bay beach is a municipal amusement park in green bay, wisconsin. Wilsons abel tasman bark bay beach with walking options. Everything you need to know to hike the abel tasman track.
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