Totaranui orientation signs

 Abel Tasman National Park
North from Totaranui
Separation
Point
Whariwharangi
Bay
Taupo Hill
205 m
Taupo
Point
Mutton Cove
Whariwharangi
Hut & Campsite
Mutton Cove
Campsite
Welcome
North from here
Welcome to the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Walking north to Mutton Cove you will pass golden sandy beaches,
rocky granite headlands, regenerating kānuka and beautiful gully forest.
Over the saddle from Mutton Cove is the historic Whariwharangi Hut
and a side trip to Separation Point.
Great Walk/Easier tramping track
• Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking.
• Track is generally well formed.
• Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry
(remote areas) experience required.
• Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers
crossings are bridged, except estuaries.
• Light tramping/hiking boots required.
Anatakapau Bay
Short walks from here
Mutton Cove
2 hr
5.1 km
Whariwharangi Bay
3 hr
8 km
Whariwharangi Bay via Separation Point 4 hr
10 km
Wainui Car Park
via Whariwharangi Bay
Wainui Car Park via Gibbs Hill
4 hr 30 min
3–4 hr
13 km
10 km
10 POINT CHECKLIST
Protect plants and animals
Treat New Zealand’s forests and birds with care and
respect. They are unique and often rare.
Remove rubbish
Wainui
Bay
Anapai Bay
Anapai Bay
Campsite
(from 1 May to
1 October only)
Gibbs Hill
405 m
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Education
Centre
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Totaranu
Beach/estuary
Great Walk/Easier
tramping track
Tidal crossing
Great Walk hut
Lodge/cabin/
cottage
Camp office/
information
Standard campsite
Information
Toilet
Car park
Public phone
Caravan park
Drinking water
Boat ramp
Lookout
Water taxi
pickup point
Lighthouse
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At low tide cross the Totaranui estuary mouth to pick up a loop track
that leads through a wetland and mature forest. At high tide you can
access the Pukatea Walk from the coast track.
Headlands Track 1 hr return (to estuary mouth) 2.3 km
This short walk passes through the many different types of vegetation
typical of the Abel Tasman National Park. Fertility, slope, aspect and
damage from fires have all contributed to this landscape. There are good
views of Totaranui too.
Anapai Bay
Mountain biking
1 hr one way 2.1 km
Follow the coast track over a low saddle gradually dropping down
through lush bush to Anapai Bay.
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Separation Point
3 hr one way 6.3 km
From Anapai Bay continue north to Mutton Cove, a popular camping
and picnic spot. Follow the beach north and pick up the track to
Separation Point. The last part of this track is rough and exposed.
Goat Bay
RO
Awaroa Saddle
AD
W
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Centre Peak
Totaranui
and Wainui estuaries can only be crossed safely two hours
534 m
The Abel Tasman Coast Track
Ratakura Point
The 55 km long coast track extends from Marahau to Wainui Bay in
Golden Bay. It takes between 3–5 days to walk and passes beautiful
golden sandy beaches, estuaries, forest and regenerating bush. There are
many campsites and huts to stay in but these must be booked before you
leave on your trip.
kek
can be a hazard from December to April. Consider carrying
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antihistamine or medication.
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either side of low tide. Awaroa Inlet can be crossed 1 hr 30 min before
low tide, and 2 hr after. Do not attempt to cross these estuaries if the
rivers are in flood.
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Attention—your safety is your responsibility
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Mobile phone coverage is variable and should not be relied on.
ROAD
Giardia has been found in some park waters. Please treat, filter or boil
the water on the track. Totaranui campground and all hut sites have
filtered water.
Waiharakeke
Bay Campsite
You must carry an accommodation ticket to stay in the
park overnight. There is no fee for day visitors.
There are no rubbish bins. All rubbish must be carried out of
the park.
All plants and animals are protected in Abel Tasman National
Park.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire places. Please observe
fire bans when imposed.
Domestic animals including dogs are not permitted in the
Abel Tasman National Park.
Bury toilet waste
In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet waste
in a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracks,
campsites and huts.
Keep streams and lakes clean
When cleaning and washing, take the water and wash
well away from the water source. Because soaps and
detergents are harmful to water-life, drain used water
into the soil to allow it to be filtered. If you suspect the
water may be contaminated, either boil it for at least 3
minutes, or filter it, or chemically treat it.
Take care with fires
Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the
environment and are more efficient than fires. If you
do use a fire, keep it small, use only dead wood
and make sure it is out by dousing it with water and
checking the ashes before leaving.
Camp carefully
When camping, leave no trace of your visit.
Keep to the track
By keeping to the track, where one exists, you lessen
the chance of damaging fragile plants.
Cooking facilities are not provided. Carry your own cooker.
People visit the back country and rural areas for many
reasons. Be considerate of other visitors who also
have a right to enjoy the natural environment.
Respect our cultural heritage
Please use toilet facilities where provided.
Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual and
historical significance. Treat these places with
consideration and respect.
Enjoy your visit
Mountain biking is permitted between Totaranui–Gibbs Hill–
Wainui Car Park between 1 May to 1 October.
Hunting and dog access permits are required in this area. Permits
are issued in the DOC offices in Takaka and Motueka.
Enjoy your outdoor experience. Take a last look before
leaving an area; will the next visitor know that you
have been there?
Protect the environment for your own sake, for
the sake of those who come after you, and for the
environment itself.
Toitū te whenua
(Leave the land undisturbed)
Dump station for Totaranui campers’ use. Chemical toilets must
be emptied here and not in toilet blocks.
Awaroa Head
Awaroa Bay
Cave Point
Awaroa
Car Park
Please remember
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can
increase vermin and disease. Plan your visits to
reduce rubbish, and carry out what you carry in.
Consider others
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Inland
Walking track
Pukatea Walk 30 min return (to estuary mouth) 0.8 km
Skinner
Point
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Totaranui
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Pigeon
Saddle
Tramping track
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Lookout Rock
386 m
Unsealed road
Great Walk campsite
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Wainui
Car Park
Wainui
Inlet
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Walking track
• Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day.
• Track is mostly well formed.
• Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities.
• Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged.
• Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
Canoe Bay
The Castle
Abel Head
Catamaran Reef
Brereton Cove
For more information contact the Department of Conservation, Takaka Field Base, 62 Commercial Street, Takaka (03) 525 8026 or
Department of Conservation, Motueka Field Base, cnr of King Edward and High Street, Motueka (03) 528 1810 | www.doc.govt.nz
Anapai Bay
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Anapai Bay
Campsite
Abel Tasman National Park
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Pukatea Walk
Education
Centre
YOU ARE HERE
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Skinner
Point
Unsealed road
Goat Bay
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Great Walk/Easier tramping track
• Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking.
• Track is generally well formed.
• Suitable for people with moderate fitness.
Limited backcountry (remote areas)
experience required.
• Track has signs, poles or markers. Major
stream and rivers crossings are bridged,
except major estuaries.
• Light tramping/hiking boots required.
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Totaranu
Totaranui
Walking track
• Easy to moderate walking from a few
minutes to a day.
• Track is mostly well formed.
• Suitable for people with low to moderate
fitness and abilities.
• Clearly signposted. Stream and river
crossings are bridged.
• Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking
boots required.
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Ratakura Point
kek
e Track
Lodge/cabin/
cottage
Camp office/
information
Great Walk hut
Walking track
Great Walk campsite
Great Walk/Easier
tramping track
Standard campsite
Information
Tramping track
Toilet
Car park
Public phone
Caravan park
Beach/estuary
Drinking water
Boat ramp
Non-DOC
beach/estuary
Lookout
Water taxi
pickup point
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AW
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Waiharakeke Bay
500
OA
ROAD
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metres
Awaroa Head
The Castle
Abel Head
Catamaran Reef
Brereton Cove
Cottage Loaf Rock
Awaroa
Car Park
The Pinnacle
Mt Rollinson
228 m
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Wharf
Rock
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Tonga Island Marine Reserve protects all marine
life within its boundaries. No fishing or taking of
marine life is allowed.
Onetahuti
Bay Campsite
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Copyright reserved
1.4 km
2.2 km
1 hr
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Reef Point
Tonga Island
Marine Reserve
Tonga Island
3.3 km
From the southern end of Goat Bay the track climbs over a headland to drop down into
Waiharakeke Bay. Towards the southern end of the beach is a campsite and picnic area back
off the beach. Ten minutes further down the track there is a side track that leads to the
Awaroa Road.
There are no rubbish bins. All rubbish must be carried out of the park.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire places. Please observe fire bans when
imposed.
Domestic animals including dogs are not permitted in the Abel Tasman National
Park.
10 POINT CHECKLIST
Protect plants and animals
Treat New Zealand’s forests and birds with care and
respect. They are unique and often rare.
Remove rubbish
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can
increase vermin and disease. Plan your visits to
reduce rubbish, and carry out what you carry in.
Bury toilet waste
No mountain biking on DOC tracks.
Cooking facilities are not provided. Carry your own cooker.
Please use toilet facilities where provided.
Hunting and dog access permits are required in this area. Permits are issued in the
DOC offices in Takaka and Motueka.
Dump station for Totaranui campers’ use. Chemical toilets must be emptied here and
not in toilet blocks.
In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet waste
in a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracks,
campsites and huts.
Keep streams and lakes clean
When cleaning and washing, take the water and wash
well away from the water source. Because soaps and
detergents are harmful to water-life, drain used water
into the soil to allow it to be filtered. If you suspect the
water may be contaminated, either boil it for at least 3
minutes, or filter it, or chemically treat it.
Take care with fires
Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the
environment and are more efficient than fires. If you
do use a fire, keep it small, use only dead wood
and make sure it is out by dousing it with water and
checking the ashes before leaving.
Camp carefully
When camping, leave no trace of your visit.
2 hr
6 km
Follow the coast track passing Goat Bay and Waiharakeke Bay beaches. The track then turns
inland and climbs to a low saddle before dropping down to the Awaroa Inlet. You can cross
the estuary 1 hr 30 min before and 2 hours after low tide. It takes 30 minutes on foot to cross
the estuary.
Shag Harbour
Co
Site of Awaroa School
Tonga Island Marine Reserve is located between
Awaroa Head and the headland on the northern side
of Bark Bay. It extends offshore for one nautical
mile (1852 m), covering an area of 1835 hectares.
30 min
Awaroa
a
Aw
ar
o
Awaroa
Hut & Campsite
15 min
From the southern end of the campground, the coast track leads gently up to a headland with
good views looking both north and south.
Awaroa
Lodge
Tonga Saddle
Old steam
engine
Short walks from here (one way)
You must carry an accommodation ticket to stay in the park overnight. There
is no fee for day visitors.
All plants and animals are protected in Abel Tasman National Park.
Waiharakeke Bay
Canoe Bay
Cave Point
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In
Welcome to the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. Walking south to Awaroa
you will pass some magnificent stands of rātā and the forest fringed beaches of Goat Bay and
Waiharakeke Bay. Awaroa Inlet, the largest estuary on the Abel Tasman, has both historic and
scenic features to explore.
From Skinner Point, the track climbs steadily before dropping into Goat Bay to a picnic area
by the beach.
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Awaroa Bay
Please remember
Goat Bay
Historic site
Waiharakeke
Bay Campsite
Welcome
Skinner Point
Non-DOC track
Tidal crossing
South from Totaranui
The Abel Tasman Coast Track
The 55 km long coast track extends from Wainui Bay in Golden Bay to Marahau. It takes
between 3–5 days to walk and passes beautiful golden sandy beaches, estuaries, forest and
regenerating bush. There are many campsites and huts to stay in but these must be booked
before you leave on your trip.
2 hr 6 km
Awaroa
Lodge
2 hr 30 min 7 km
Onetahuti Bay
4 hr 12 km
Totaranui estuary can only be crossed safely three hours either side of low tide.
Awaroa Inlet can be crossed 1 hr 30 min before low tide, and 2 hr after. Do not
attempt to cross these estuaries if the rivers are in flood.
Giardia has been found in some park waters. Please treat, filter or boil the water on
the track. Totaranui campground and all hut sites have filtered water.
Wasps can be a hazard from December to April. Consider carrying antihistamine or
medication.
Mobile phone coverage is variable and should not be relied on.
South from here
Awaroa
Attention—your safety is your responsibility
Bark Bay
Keep to the track
By keeping to the track, where one exists, you lessen
the chance of damaging fragile plants.
Consider others
People visit the back country and rural areas for many
reasons. Be considerate of other visitors who also
have a right to enjoy the natural environment.
Respect our cultural heritage
Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual and
historical significance. Treat these places with
consideration and respect.
Enjoy your visit
Enjoy your outdoor experience. Take a last look before
leaving an area; will the next visitor know that you
have been there?
Protect the environment for your own sake, for
the sake of those who come after you, and for the
environment itself.
Toitū te whenua
(Leave the land undisturbed)
6 hr 17.5 km
Anchorage
10 hr 29.5 km
Marahau
14 hr
42 km
For more information contact the Department of Conservation, Takaka Field Base, 62 Commercial Street, Takaka (03) 525 8026 or
Department of Conservation, Motueka Field Base, cnr of King Edward and High Street, Motueka (03) 528 1810 | www.doc.govt.nz