Abel tasman lodge located in the marahau just a 5 minute walk to the gateway to the able tasman national park. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. We plan to take a water taxi from marehau to some walking start point, walk, and then get picked up by water taxi for the return to. Abel tasman is officially recognised as the first european to discover new zealand in 1642. Born at lutjegast, the netherlands, tasman went to sea in the. He was born in 1603 in lutjesgast, he was an dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant. The voyages 422014 rocco hamadi 5 1644 tasman had three ships on his second voyage limmen, zeemeeuw and the tender braek tasman was sent to find the great south land which is known as australia.
Dutch merchant and sailor abel tasman was credited with discovering tasmania and new zealand, and first sighting fiji. Takaka to abel tasman national park, so many places to see. You havent seen the abel tasman until youve seen it from the sky marvel at the lush scenery of this iconic national park and surrounding areas in the comfort of our cessna aircraft with local pilots offering a guided commentary. If motels are more your thing, try abel tasman marahau lodge, abel tasman motel motueka and equestrian lodge motel for a. Situated in the top left corner of the south island of new zealand, about 1 hour outside the city of nelson, abel tasman has everything going for it in terms of beautiful scenery. Join a full day sail tour or combine your half day sailing with walking, kayaking, water taxi or cycling along the great taste trail. Tasman entered the service of the dutch east india company in 1632 or 1633 and made his first voyage of exploration to ceram modern seram island in modern indonesia as captain of the mocha in 1634. The abel tasman water and walk is ideal for those travelers who are interested in gaining a more expedient entry into this secluded natural area via water taxi in order to have the opportunity to enjoy additional free time within the park itself. The family business evolved as a model for sustainable tourism, including boats, lodges, walking and sea kayaking. From this renowned fast yacht from the mid19th century a few replicas have been built. Water taxi to torrent bay, kayak to bark bay, and a hike. The parks namesake, abel tasman, sailed past in 1642 but never landed. Abel tasman is a beautiful bermuda schooner, derived from the famous america 1, designed by george steer. About the abel tasman national park project janszoon.
It would be particularly relevant in tasmania, the name of which changed from van diemens land to tasmania in 1856, in. Abel janszoon tasman 16031659 was a dutch sea explorer. Takaka to abel tasman national park there are many places to see and visit on the way through to totaranui. Abel tasman a dutch explorer, is known for his voyages in the service of the dutch east india company and the first known european explorer to reach tasmania and new zealand. Whilst summer is a popular time to visit, locals believe that the shoulder. Abel tasman national park forum, travel discussion for. Abel janszoon tasmans journal of his discovery of van diemens land and new zealand in 1642, with documents relating to his exploration of australia in 1644. Abel tasman charters day tours abel tasman national park. Hiking the abel tasman coast track our tips and tricks. Abel tasman canyons offers guided trips through 5 different canyons. The portrait of abel tasman, his wife and daughter. A note setting out the contents of the book and providing details of the various copies of tasmans journal, and the translations of those copies, appears at the bottom of this page.
Scheduled daily sailing tours provide affordable options for individuals and smaller groups by joining in with others. Abel tasman national park is a scenic highlight of the nelsonmarlborough region. Abel tasman national park things to see and do nelson. My fathers islands would be relevant to schools in new zealand and australia.
Then wow the rush turns to extraordinary peace when at approximately 5,000 feet, your parachute opens, and you gently drift over the abel tasman with breathtakingly beautiful views of the mountains, rivers, and the ocean. A note setting out the contents of the book and providing details of the various copies of tasman s journal, and the translations of those copies, appears at the bottom of this page. Apr 25, 2017 abel tasman famous explorers of the world. Fittingly, abel tasman national park, on the shores of nearby tasman bay, was opened the same year. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. All in all, the abel tasman coastal walk is simply a great way of getting back to the natural surroundings new zealand is famous for, and raising a bit of a sweat in the process, while still having the chance to feel the sand between your toes and enjoy the. Skydive abel tasman will give you the best skydive in new zealand.
He received a sufficient education to enable him to express his ideas clearly in writing and to become a skilled navigator. He was also a colourful character who led an exciting and eventful life. In 1644 tasmans rank of skipper commander was confirmed and he and visscher were despatched to discover whether a channel existed between new guinea and australia and to explore more of the australian coast. He also made the first historical sightings of large parts of australia. Abel tasman abel janszoon tasman 1603 1659 was a dutch seafarer and explorer, born in lutjegast. In the bulletin of the australasian institute for maritime archaeology 2014, 38, a possible pretasman canoe landing site, or tauranga waka, in golden bay, south island, new zealand 2014, mack and hawarden state that witsen 1705. She has been proven seaworthy, fast and yet manageable for a small crew. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. At age three, she finished second in both the santa ysabel and santa anita oaks before winning the grade i kentucky oaks, the female equivalent of the kentucky derby.
September 27, 2010 the weather is starting to turn on woohooo. Abel janszoon tasman australian dictionary of biography. Discuss abel tasman national park travel with tripadvisor travelers. French explorer dumont durville and his crew were the first to document the unique flora and fauna back in 1827. Though abel tasman is not a pure replica, she has the same lines. Mar 22, 2018 by jamie i didnt do any of the great walks in new zealand apart from the abel tasman coast track and the tongariro crossing. Tasman village was called aporo maori for apple until 1906 when it was renamed for dutch explorer abel tasman.
The oldest available source mentioning him is dated 27 december 1631 when, as a seafarer living in amsterdam, the 28yearold became engaged to marry 21yearold jannetje tjaers, of palmstraat in the jordaan district of the city. If motels are more your thing, try abel tasman marahau lodge, abel tasman motel motueka and equestrian lodge motel for a good nights sleep. What to expect when you book a skydive skydive abel tasman nz. Abel janszoon tasmans journal, edited by j e heeres 1898, which contains tasmans life and labours. Abel tasman is the smallest of all national parks in new zealand and covers an area of 22,500 ha in the very north of the south island. After finishing fifth in her first start at age two, she won her next three races including the starlet stakes. Heeres ed, abel janszoon tasmans journal of his discovery of van diemens land and new zealand in 1642 amsterdam, 1898 r. We will make this your most memorable experience in nz. The beachfront bach sits 10 meters from one of new zealands great beaches, and is nestled into the start of the abel tasman national park. By jamie i didnt do any of the great walks in new zealand apart from the abel tasman coast track and the tongariro crossing. Cook names are found throughout new zealand, from north to. A relatively small breeding operation with about 30 broodmares, clearsky farms was an eclipse award finalist for outstanding breeder of 2016 thanks to several noteworthy wins by horses they bred, including champion threeyearold arrogates victories. Abel was the best known of his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the voc.
Forster, an early chart of tasmania, geographical journal, vol 37, no 5, may 1911. Abel tasman was an experienced and highly skilled explorer, and was the first known european who sight to new zealand. Abel tasman foaled march 12, 2014 is a retired american thoroughbred racehorse. Relatively few people tramp the inland track, and most are keen to stick to the coast track, with its long golden beaches, clear water, spectacular. It is named after abel janszoon tasman, a famous dutch navigator and the first european who ever anchored mainland on new zealand in on 18 december 1642. Fun, adventure, excitement and experience all in one place in one day have lunch on your own golden beach in the abel tasman national park. At this point, youll either be stunned to silence or screaming for joy.
Tasman bay was named by dumont durville in 1827 and mount tasman was named by. Abel tasman was bred in kentucky by clearsky farms, established in 2008 by eamon cleary and now owned by his sons, bernard and eamonn. Entirely different than the rest of the country, its a true hikers paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. Christobel mattingleys inspiration for my fathers islands came from a portrait of abel tasman with his second wife and his young daughter, painted in 1637 by jacob cuyp. Join a full day sail tour or combine your half day sailing with walking, kayaking, water taxi or. Harvey road, marahau, abel tasman national park 7010, new zealand. The 10 best hotels in abel tasman national park for 2020. The first corner after the abel tasman memorial reveals the golden sandy beach and curving shoreline of ligar bay, now a mix of old baches and newer holiday homes.
The story of wilsons abel tasmandownload the article here in pdf format the wilson familys association with tourism in the nelson region began in 1977 with john wilson rowing passengers ashore at torrent bay in abel tasman national park from matangi, a boat he had built himself. Abel tasman charters day tours abel tasman national. Abel tasman explorer 30 min scenic flight by plane. The canyoning adventures of abel tasman canyons take place in three stunning parks in new zealand. He was the first known european explorer to reach the islands of van diemens land now tasmania and new zealand, and to sight the fiji islands. He went to batavia now called jakarta to work for the voc in 1633. But if youre pressed for time and cant spend multiple days hiking the park, this day trip packs a lot into the few hours you have available. Thats just one word to describe new zealands abel tasman national park. He found tasmania and new zealand while on voyages in 1642 and 1644, in the service of the voc dutch east india company. Abel tasman has some of the most beautiful walks and hikes you can take in new zealand, and because of the coastal setting its really different from most of the mountainous treks ive been on, cough cough, its a lot easier too. We have one day to visit abel tasman in february, 2010, and would like to know the most scenic sections. The misunderstanding and fear aroused by two such different worlds coming together soon led to violence. Join others on a scenic sailing tour of the abel tasman.
Place names commemorating abel tasman and james cook are found today in many parts of new zealand. Abel tasman national park forum, travel discussion for abel. He was the first known european explorer to reach the islands of van diemens land now tasmania, fiji and new zealand. The portrait was acquired by the national library of australia in 1959. His men were the first europeans to have a confirmed encounter with maori. Abel tasman born 16031659 originated from lutjegast, a small village in the province of groningen, in the north of the netherlands. But if youre pressed for time and cant spend multiple days hiking the park, this day trip packs a. Facsimiles of the original manuscript, with an english translation by j. He also made the first historical sightings of large parts of australia he was born in groningen, holland. On this website you can read much more about abel tasman. Abel tasman national park is a new zealand national park located between golden bay and tasman bay at the north end of the south island. Abel tasman simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. There is a plethora of ways to explore the abel tasman national park no matter what combination of activities youd like to try, theres almost bound to be an operator wholl oblige. The road then hugs a small sheltered estuary where a few keen boaties can usually be seen working on their craft.
The abel tasman national park has a rich human history dating back over 600 years. Abel janszoon tasman was born around 1603 in the village of lutjegast, near groningen, in the netherlands. The abel tasman coast track is the easiest of the great walks in new zealand. But lukas did almost all of them and therefore we state. The coast track at abel tasman is considered one of the best multiday hikes in the world by many, and its not hard to see why once you arrive. Abel tasman, in full abel janszoon tasman, born 1603. Abel janszoon tasman s journal, edited by j e heeres 1898, which contains tasman s life and labours. Hiking the abel tasman coast track another adventure.
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