Best beaches in Abel Tasman National Park

17 ranked beaches in Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Abel Tasman National Park

1
Anapai Bay
A secluded northern Abel Tasman bay reached by track or boat and often missed by casual visitors.
7.0
2
Anchorage Beach
A landmark Abel Tasman bay known for golden sand, sheltered water, and overnight-track appeal.
7.0
3
Apple Tree Bay
A popular first-stop bay on the Abel Tasman Coast Track with accessible golden sand.
7.0
4
Awaroa Beach
A famous remote Abel Tasman beach with national-profile conservation history and tidal access.
7.0
5
Bark Bay Beach
A key Abel Tasman track stop with a sheltered bay, estuary crossing, and golden sand.
7.0
6
Boundary Bay
A small Abel Tasman bay with a quieter wilderness feel between better-known stops.
7.0
7
Coquille Bay
A small Abel Tasman cove that offers a quieter alternative near Marahau.
7.0
8
Goat Bay
A tucked-away bay near Totaranui that is better known to walkers than map browsers.
7.0
9
Medlands Beach
A small Abel Tasman bay often used by water taxis and walkers seeking a quieter stop.
7.0
10
Mosquito Bay
A boat-access bay with a tucked-away feel and strong appeal for kayakers.
7.0
11
Mutton Cove
A remote Abel Tasman cove with a wilderness feel and limited day-tripper pressure.
7.0
12
Onetahuti Beach
A long Abel Tasman beach prized by walkers and kayakers for its golden sand and open bay.
7.0
13
Te Pukatea Bay
A postcard cove near Anchorage with golden sand and a more intimate setting.
7.0
14
Torrent Bay Beach
A signature Abel Tasman beach where tidal flats, golden sand, and walking-track access meet.
7.0
15
Totaranui Beach
A long golden-sand campground beach and northern Abel Tasman hub.
7.0
16
Waiharakeke Bay
A small track-access Abel Tasman bay that rewards walkers with solitude.
7.0
17
Whariwharangi Bay
A quiet northern Abel Tasman bay near the historic hut and coastal track.
7.0

What makes Abel Tasman National Park's beaches stand out?

Abel Tasman National Park sits in Tasman, New Zealand and is home to 17 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Abel Tasman National Park or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.