Kaiteriteri

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

The largest town close to Abel Tasman National Park, within short walking distance from the beach where most activities operate from.

Places in Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri Lodge restaurant An on-site restaurant open every day in summer and limited days in winter.
Nelson waterfront doughnut cafes World-famous doughnuts, just under 2 hours away by train in nearby Nelson.
Kaiteriteri Lodge bar An on-site bar open every day in summer and limited days in winter, at the lodge near the beach.
Nelson craft beer scene A thriving craft beer scene in nearby Nelson, just under 2 hours away by train.

Best time to visit: December to March (summer) offers the driest weather for hiking coastal tracks and kayaking the park's coves.
Getting around: Marahau sits at the eastern edge of the park closest to the entrance, with Kaiteriteri and Motueka serving as the larger gateway towns and Nelson just under 2 hours away by train for a bigger-city base.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Language: English and te reo Māori.
Timezone: NZST (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer)
Current trends: Abel Tasman's hospitality scene continues to center on the three gateway towns — Kaiteriteri, Motueka, and Marahau — with Kaiteriteri Lodge's on-site restaurant and bar and The Barn's steps-from-the-entrance location reflecting a backpacker infrastructure built entirely around access to the park's kayaking and hiking.

Motueka — Home to Happy Apple Backpackers, within short walking distance from the beach, with easy access to shops and eateries.
Marahau — At the eastern edge of the park, home to The Barn and a small but quality clutch of eateries just steps from the park entrance.