Stay in the heart
of Abel Tasman

Wake to birdsong, wander golden beaches, and find yourself somewhere truly special — deep in Abel Tasman National Park, where the day visitors go home and the quiet is all yours.

No roads. No crowds. Just nature, comfort, and connection.

Abel Tasman National Park · Aotearoa New Zealand
The empty golden beach at Awaroa Bay, calm turquoise water and a bush-covered headland
Low tide crossing - Awaroa Estuary

No roads. No crowds.

just nature, comfort, and connection.

Life at Awaroa

The Experience

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no stamp needed — you're already here

This is what slowing down feels like.

Awaroa isn't just somewhere to stay — it's a destination in itself. And once the day visitors have gone, it's entirely yours.

Sleep among native bush

Our glamping tents sit tucked into the trees, five minutes from the beach. Fall asleep to forest sounds and wake surrounded by one of New Zealand's most beautiful landscapes.

Explore at your own pace

Kayak, swim, walk the Coastal Track, or do nothing at all. There's no agenda here.

Gather at sunset

After the day, settle in with great food and a cold drink and watch the inlet change colour as the light drops.

Wish you were here.

A water taxi landing on a golden Abel Tasman beach, turquoise water and native bush behind
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The water taxi's just left — it's all yours now.
Comfort in the National Park

Accommodation

Discover the glamping experience within a serene bush setting, a mere five-minute walk from the beach. Our tents come in a range of sizes — twin, double, and a four-person family tent.

Inside the double glamping tent — a made-up double bed, bedside table and chairs
$300PER NIGHT

Double Glamping

sleeps 2

Everything you need and nothing you don't. Quiet, simple, and beautifully placed.

A glamping tent on its wooden deck, tucked into native bush
$300PER NIGHT

Twin Glamping

sleeps 2

A generous tent among the trees with all the comforts to make your stay unforgettable.

The family glamping tent with its covered deck and camp chairs
$600PER NIGHT

Family Glamping

sleeps 4

Room for everyone to spread out. Give the kids a nature experience they'll talk about for years.

Extra single adult $150 · extra child under 13 $49

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The Awaroa café with its cob wood-fired pizza oven, sea visible through the trees
The comunual space
A glass of wine on the café table, looking out over Awaroa Bay
Gather, relax, unwind

Dining

After a day out there, our communal area is where guests tend to end up. Hamburgers, breakfast, cold drinks, and a front-row seat to some of the best sunsets in New Zealand.

Simple, seasonal, and exactly what you need after a day in Abel Tasman.

FROM THE CAFÉ

Breakfast · Lunch · Hamburgers · Cold drinks ·

Why Awaroa

Why guests love it here

In the heart of Abel Tasman National Park
Direct access to the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.
Five minutes' walk to golden-sand beaches.
Your adventure begins before you arrive

Getting Here

Aerial view of the Awaroa sandspit, beach and inlet in Abel Tasman National Park BY AIR MAIL · PAR AVION
Abel Tasman National Park · Aotearoa

No roads lead here — that's the point

Awaroa sits deep within Abel Tasman National Park. Getting here is part of the experience.

  • AWAROA POST · N.Z. 01 Water Taxi

    Cruise through the national park from Marahau or Kaiteriteri. Spot seals and dolphins along the way.

  • AWAROA POST · N.Z. 02 Coastal Track

    Walk one of New Zealand's Great Walks directly to our door. Cross the Awaroa Estuary and you're home.

  • AWAROA POST · N.Z. 03 Scenic Flight

    Soar above the coastline and land directly at Awaroa airstrip.

  • AWAROA POST · N.Z. 04 Estuary Walk

    Park at Awaroa Carpark and cross the estuary on foot — a perfect introduction to the tidal rhythms of the inlet.

Ready to escape?

The tide's out. The kettle's on.

Whether you're stopping for one night on the Coastal Track or planning a longer stay, Awaroa Glamping is your perfect base in Abel Tasman.

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