Split Apple Rock beach access track
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Split Apple Rock beach access track
Time: 15 min each way
A little known walk to a fantastic golden sand beach with the freakish Split Apple Rock that sits on a reef out front. The rock itself looks best at a high tide, but low tide provides greater beach space and check out the little caves at the northern end. Great little adventure for the family.
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DOC Nelson/TasmanCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman |
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Last saw the rock 60 years ago when the only way was by boat.
Great walking track even for geriatrics like my self.
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4.0/5
Good track leading down to the beach with views of the rock and access to caves.
Carpark was however quite overcrowded.
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3.5/5
Walk not spectacular but nice quiet beach with Split Apple Rock view.
You can also swim there.
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5.0/5
Beautiful!
Had to park at the top of the hill with the motorhome and walk down. Not too bad at all - had baby in backpack and five year old walked. Walking track is well maintained.
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4.5/5
Beautiful bay with stunning rock formations.
Motorhomes need to park on the road above the carpark, but it is only 100m away from the track entry.
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3.5/5
Pretty little beach with black and golden sand, we were lucky to enjoy a day with 27 degrees - it was so perfect.
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4.5/5
Great beach with an interesting rock formation.
There's even a toilet for when nature calls which was very convenient.
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4.5/5
Short walk, sea, possible to climb over the rocks, picnic (without table and chairs), beautiful view, some boat tours with tourists.
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4.0/5
Good track leading down to the beach with views of the rock and access to caves.
Carpark was however quite overcrowded.
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4.5/5
Last saw the rock 60 years ago when the only way was by boat.
Great walking track even for geriatrics like my self.
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3.5/5
Pretty little beach with black and golden sand, we were lucky to enjoy a day with 27 degrees - it was so perfect.
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5.0/5
Beautiful!
Had to park at the top of the hill with the motorhome and walk down. Not too bad at all - had baby in backpack and five year old walked. Walking track is well maintained.
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4.5/5
Beautiful bay with stunning rock formations.
Motorhomes need to park on the road above the carpark, but it is only 100m away from the track entry.
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3.5/5
Walk not spectacular but nice quiet beach with Split Apple Rock view.
You can also swim there.
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4.5/5
Great beach with an interesting rock formation.
There's even a toilet for when nature calls which was very convenient.
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4.5/5
Short walk, sea, possible to climb over the rocks, picnic (without table and chairs), beautiful view, some boat tours with tourists.
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5.0/5
Named after a rock looking like a split apple.
Beautiful day, great for swimming and relaxing.
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5.0/5
Just beautiful swimming and an astonishing view.
A short walk, 15 minutes to the beach.
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4.5/5
Beautiful little bay worth every turn of the windy road.
Works also at low tide, when all the other bays are sucked empty.
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4.0/5
Stunning rock, excellent round shape and split in the middle, better when low tide.
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4.0/5
More or less famous rock which is split right in the middle, nice little beach and possible penguins, but have not seen them.
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4.5/5
Both really wonderful beaches, crystal clear water, golden, sandy beach.
We enjoyed spending a nice Sunday there, swimming and laying in the sun.
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4.0/5
We spent a beautiful lazy day at the beach ( sometimes you can see Stingrays there), and we saw a little penguin.
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5.0/5
Beautiful beach with interesting caves and rock formation.
Water is warm and perfect for swimming.
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4.5/5
Very well maintained track.
Steps on the steep parts. My wife (with rheumatoid arthritis) coped with help.
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4.5/5
Nice easy walk down to a nice private beach, nice and quiet, tide has to be out a wee bit otherwise no beach.
Would be nice for a picnic lunch.
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4.5/5
Nice hike down to secluded beach with the rock sitting in the middle of the bay.
Can be slippery when wet.
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4.5/5
Lovely 15 min walk through rainforest down to a secluded beach, Water crystal blue, lovely place to swim very tranquil.
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