Abel Tasman National Park Superb coastal scenery and relatively easy walking are the attractions of this walk. In summer the huts get very crowded though, so it can be wise to bring a tent. A much less crowded, but more strenuous, alternative to the coastal track. Less well-known than the Heaphy Track but in our opinion more interesting. Tussock grasslands, native beech forests and pools teeming with trout are the salient features of this track.
Trampers also have a good chance of spotting keas, New Zealand's unique alpine parrot.