Split Apple Rock beach access track, Nelson Region, NZ - 33 travel reviews for Split Apple Rock beach access track

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Split Apple Rock beach access track

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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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Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.0177291386245

173.016478919983

Latitude
-41.0177291386245
Longitude
173.016478919983

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
DOC Track Category	Short walk DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

Reviews

Beautiful bay with stunning rock formations.
Nice beach, 2 and a half round stones.
Beautiful!
It was a really nice walk with lots to see.
Beautiful beach.

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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.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Malcolm Craig
4.0/5

Good track leading down to the beach with views of the rock and access to caves.
Carpark was however quite overcrowded.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in February 2017

C Clarke
3.5/5

Walk not spectacular but nice quiet beach with Split Apple Rock view.
You can also swim there.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Helena
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.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

S Black
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.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Ben Blackwell
4.5/5

Amazing spot, 15 minute walk, impressive rock that we never saw before.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Anaelle Morand
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.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Melissa Fuster
4.5/5

Great beach with an interesting rock formation.
There's even a toilet for when nature calls which was very convenient.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Ahmed Mohsen Aly
4.0/5

Beautiful beach.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014

Candice Bergon
4.5/5

Short walk, sea, possible to climb over the rocks, picnic (without table and chairs), beautiful view, some boat tours with tourists.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Andreas Liebe
4.5/5

Nice, short walk.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Hanna Liebe

4.0/5

Good track leading down to the beach with views of the rock and access to caves.
Carpark was however quite overcrowded.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in February 2017

C Clarke
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.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Malcolm Craig
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.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Melissa Fuster
4.5/5

Amazing spot, 15 minute walk, impressive rock that we never saw before.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Anaelle Morand
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.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

S Black
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.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Ben Blackwell
3.5/5

Walk not spectacular but nice quiet beach with Split Apple Rock view.
You can also swim there.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Helena
4.5/5

Great beach with an interesting rock formation.
There's even a toilet for when nature calls which was very convenient.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Ahmed Mohsen Aly
4.0/5

Beautiful beach.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014

Candice Bergon
4.5/5

Short walk, sea, possible to climb over the rocks, picnic (without table and chairs), beautiful view, some boat tours with tourists.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Andreas Liebe
4.5/5

Nice, short walk.

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Hanna Liebe
5.0/5

It was a really nice walk with lots to see.
The stairs were awesome.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Lena Hanhart
5.0/5

Named after a rock looking like a split apple.
Beautiful day, great for swimming and relaxing.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Steffen
5.0/5

Just beautiful swimming and an astonishing view.
A short walk, 15 minutes to the beach.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Sanne Sprogoe Borgaa
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.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Nina Helmling
4.0/5

Stunning rock, excellent round shape and split in the middle, better when low tide.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Isabelle Bohle
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.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Michael Steimel
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.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Danica Vrsljko
4.0/5

We spent a beautiful lazy day at the beach ( sometimes you can see Stingrays there), and we saw a little penguin.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Johannes Markus
5.0/5

Beautiful beach with interesting caves and rock formation.
Water is warm and perfect for swimming.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

Kellie
4.5/5

easy access to abel Tasman quality beach

Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

N smith
4.0/5

Very nice beach to relax, not so many people and nice view.

Reviewed about 11 years ago

Nora and Edward
4.0/5

Nice beach, 2 and a half round stones.

Reviewed about 11 years ago

Christina Rodewald
4.5/5

Very well maintained track.
Steps on the steep parts. My wife (with rheumatoid arthritis) coped with help.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012

Terry Coles
5.0/5

Discovered road!!!
Not listed on any maps!!!

Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Alan Findlay
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.

Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Richard Maddock
5.0/5

Lovely beautiful beach, we were near paradise.

Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Preben vil Helmsen
4.5/5

Nice hike down to secluded beach with the rock sitting in the middle of the bay.
Can be slippery when wet.

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in January 2010

Alibeare
4.5/5

Lovely 15 min walk through rainforest down to a secluded beach, Water crystal blue, lovely place to swim very tranquil.

Reviewed about 13 years ago

Dane & Julz
5.0/5

Nice 15min walk to a beautiful secluded beach.

Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in February 2010

Ashley Arnold

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessible and healthy! Cheers 😍

Cymen Crick

Rankers Owner

Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman