Abel Tasman National Park is located at the north end of the South Island. It is the smallest of New Zealand’s national parks and consists of forested, hilly country, valleys and it is bounded to the north by the waters of Golden Bay and Tasman Bay. It is named after Abel Tasman, who became the first European explorer to sight New Zealand.

Department of Conservation administers the National Park. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a track which follows the coastline; while an inland route, the Abel Tasman Inland Track, is less popular. Kayaking, camping , swimming and sightseeing are other activities carried out in the park.