Abel Tasman National Park: Small personal groups. Guided Walks, Cruises, Sea Kayaking and Accommodation

Life in the Abel Tasman

The Falls River track near Torrent Bay, Abel Tasman National Park

Sometimes you just have to get out there and do it!

Recently I visited a wonderful area of the Abel Tasman that I have not been to for many years. This was a trip up the Falls River track near Torrent Bay.

It was more taxing than I remembered but it was my first reasonable walk since having both hips replaced. My Nordic Walking Poles proved invaluable and helped me overcome all the steep and tricky bits that would have otherwise stopped me in my tracks. It was so refreshing to ‘go bush’ again and get off the main trails.

The Falls River track is often narrow and crosses small streams and rocky outcrops. It reminded me of how the main Abel Tasman Coastal Track used to be when I was a teenager. Small shrubs and plants grow right on the track edge indicating low foot traffic. There are amazing specimens of tall towering kahikatea, juvenile rimu, and the rock formations and waterfalls are truly brilliant. A beautiful, sunny Sunday and only one other person on the trail. Perfect. Yes, we did miss our planned water taxi home because we dallied too long – but we're allowed to do that when we're not guiding!

We will make the most of the remaining days of summer, and enjoy the cooler evenings of autumn as winter once more appears on the horizon.

Link to: www.nordicwalkingnelson.co.nz

Maree