Totaranui Beach is situated in the Abel Tasman National Park on the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Totaranui Beach is a 1km long beach known for its golden sand and large campsites. For tourists seeking sea & sun, it has became a favorite summer holiday destination. Totaranui Beach is the only part of the park, that can be approached by road.

Totaranui is the long arched golden beach surrounded by the native shrubs. The first thing that catches your sight at the beach is, the golden sand which runs down the crystal clear water of the sea. The water is quite warm and you can enjoy swimming most of the time during day. Totaranui beach is located towards the northern end of Abel Tasman Track, and hence is normally used as starting or ending point for the track.

Abel Tasman National Park is situated in Tasman Region at the top of South Island. The beautiful National Park with the Totaranui beach is an absolute treasure for tourists as well as New Zea-landers. Totaranui is a perfect location for camping, administered by Department of Conservation. It takes up to 1000 campers during summers and serves as a base camp for many activities around the park. DoC has also setup a fascinating museum covering the park. You can relax on the beach, enjoy swimming or can hike the nearby tracks and explore them. During peak season (October to April ) you have to book in  advance for camping.

Totaranui is at a half hour drive from Golden bay and will take about 2 hours from Nelson, the renowned city of the region. Water taxi services are also available from Marahau to Totaranui beach for people who wants to enjoy a tour from water.

If you are visiting the exotic beaches of the New Zealand ,Totaranui beach is a must visit, offering you one of the best camping experience of your life.