Abel Tasman Tramp

• Please note: successful applicants have now been chosen and there are no further spaces for this event. Please keep an eye out for additional events we are planning next year. 

We are so excited to announce our 2023 Abel Tasman Tramping Discovery! 

This Discovery is an opportunity for Rangers aged 12½ to 18, as at 21 April 2023, to tramp and explore the stunning golden beaches and native forest along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. This is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks situated at the top of the South Island about one hour from Nelson. A reasonable level of fitness is needed. The Discovery will start and finish in Nelson. 

DATES: Sunday 16 April – Friday 21 April 2023 

TIMES: Arrival 2pm 16 April and Departure 10am 21 April (these timings will be flexible and there will be a window to arrive or depart earlier/later which will be explained on your acceptance letter should you be accepted) 

TOTAL COST: $550 - there is a $150 deposit that is payable within seven days of you being accepted onto the event and the remaining $400 is payable by 22/02/2023. 

Upon acceptance of the event invitation you will be placed on a waitlist and emailed a copy of the leader recommendation form which you will need to have filled in. This alongside your application will then be sent to the leaders running the Discovery to review and they will confirm your acceptance based on the information received and confirming that you will be the correct age as per above requirements. Once your place is confirmed, you will be moved from the waitlist to the attending list and advised of this. There are a limited number of places for this event and acceptance is not guaranteed, so please do not confirm any travel arrangements until your place is confirmed. 

For any questions please contact National Office on [email protected]