The Abel Tasman is one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” and now the proud home of “New Zealand’s Own Beach” which is collectively owned by the public after a successful crowdfunding campaign to purchase the beach off private owners in 2016.

As with anything, the best advice often comes from the locals which is why we’ve compiled our “best of” series in accommodation, eating out and activities in the Abel Tasman region stretching from the city of Nelson right through to the golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park.