Awaroa Beach

The Awaroa Inlet can only be crossed at low tide, up to one and a half hours before low tide and up to two hours after it
Awaroa Bay has a small settlement of holiday homes

Awaroa Lodge is located in behind the beach front

Back in the 1850's Awaroa was a thriving settlement with a boat building industry, saw mill and was being used by coastal traders. Nowdays it has a number of private holiday homes and has a very relaxed feeling about it. The private land at Awaroa Bay is unusual as it is surrounded by national park. The Abel Tasman National Park is the only national park to have residential housing inside it's boundaries. There is a lodge which has accommodation, restaurant and a bar which is open to the public (bookings advisable). Behind the beach is a large tidal inlet in which can only be crossed at low tide, up to one and a half hours before low tide and up to two hours after it.

Flying high over Awaroa Inlet

Trips that include Awaroa Beach

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Totaranui Day Out$53.00

Depart Totaranui to Bark Bay or Tonga (via the Seal Colony), walk to Awaroa and catch the return Aqua Taxi to Totaranui.

Start: Totaranui

Finish: Totaranui

Falls River$68.00

Take a scenic Aqua Taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay and then walk north to Bark Bay. Return from Bark Bay on the Aqua Taxi arriving at Totaranui.

Start: Totaranui

Finish: Totaranui

Totaranui Scenic Cruise$72.00

Board at Totaranui for a scenic cruise to Marahau. Bring your lunch or dine at one of the local cafes. Depart Marahau after lunch and return to Totaranui.

Start: Totaranui

Finish: Totaranui

Three Hour Scenic Cruise$72.00

A comprehensive round trip visiting all points of interest along the sparkling bays and golden beaches of the Park. The friendly fur seals of Tonga Island are a highlight.