Off the beaten track in Abel Tasman

November 2013

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November 2013

Whariwharangi Hut. Photo: Richard Brown
Whariwharangi Hut, Abel Tasman National Park Just about the only criticism of the Abel Tasman Coast Track is the number of people who walk it. The golden beaches, easy walking and endless swimming holes bring with them boat loads of tourists with whom you have to share. Although you can never spend an entire day […]
Matthew Pike

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