This was a 3 day walk staying in the luxury lodges. They certainly were luxury lodges and the food was scrumptious. Breakfast (cooked was an option), packed lunch and 3 course dinner 🍽 😋 Wilsons we're very accommodating to my friend, who just wanted to relax in the lodges and swim in the sea. They were happy to transport her lodge to lodge whilst I walked with the guide. Everyone on the trip could decide if they wanted to walk the whole day or boat some of it on the 2nd day, as it was the longest day for walking. Some people were staying for the 5 day stay. It's such a good company offering so many options (kayaking included). The guides Jack and Tash were patient, caring, accommodating and informative. They worked really hard, helping serve dinner etc at the lodges too. Transport provided from and to Nelson as well. A really amazing and enjoyable trip. Thank you Wilsons.

Five star rated staff at Meadow bank lodge, thank you so much Greg, Kathy, Christian, Kat and Geoff for making us so welcome, the exceptional service and food. 😍 Not so good was the organisation/communication to get us there and home again. So very confusing 🤨 Weather was awesome 😁 M&K

Just finished the 3 day guided walk and absolutely loved every minute. Our guide Sarah was fantastic, she was just the right amount of attentive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We hadn’t necessarily intended to stick with the guided group every day but ended up doing that the whole trip as it was so enjoyable. The operation is very slick with your bags (and amazing meals and accommodation!) waiting for you at each stop. Highly recommend.

A wonderful holiday hiking the Abel Tasman with Wilson’s. Sarah our guide was AMAZING so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great group atmosphere, wonderful lodges and delicious food

Absolutely fantastic! Very organised, professional, helpful and friendly team at Wilson’s. We did the three day self guided southbound walk of the Abel Tasman with Wilson’s after a recommendation from friends. Couldn’t fault it, the accommodation was great, clean, tidy and comfortable and so much history with Meadowbank Lodge. The food was delicious and heaps of it. We had amazing weather and the scenery is off the charts beautiful. Highly recommend. Would have turned around and done it all again if that had been an option!

3 Day Trek with Lodge Accommodation and Guide with c 20 travellers Abel Tasman is a spectacular place and well worth visiting: First day c 8k afternoon moderate difficulty hike , after lovely 90 minute boat trip. This included a great swim. Meal and stay at Meadowbank Lodge was delightful. Second day was tougher at c 20k but well staggered. Night at Torrent Bay Lodge had less “wow” factor and catering was average- a slice of cucumber as a starter was rather odd. Swim was excellent. Day 3 c14k hike to Marahau was moderate difficulty with a wonderful crossing of the estuary at the start. Lovely staff overall and big shout out to Hazel and Lucas. Highly recommended.

Wilson’s Abel Tasman 3 day/2 night hiking experience surpassed expectations. Outstanding guides Phillip and Neve were always available and shared their knowledge of the area in an understated casual way that was never intrusive. They both worked tirelessly on the walk and also in the lodges. The walks were well paced and options were available for anyone wanting a shorter/rest day. We made good use of poles on the steep ups and downs which were luckily dry and short. The whole group was large at 23 people but there were only 13 on the guided walk. The others were kayakers and self guided walkers. We all came together at the end of the day over drinks and dinner. The lodges were exclusively for Wilson guests and very comfortable in stunning locations. I can highly recommend Wilson’s as a well organised family run company who want to share this beautiful area in a sensitive sustainable way.

Great kayak trip with guide Ollie. He was enthusiastic, and knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. We learned so much about the area and its history, wildlife, flora and fauna. We paddled into Frenchman’s Bay and into the Falls River on our full day trip. I loved every moment. Thank you Ollie

We booked a 3 day tour. A mixture of walking and kayaking with 2 nights in their lodges. It was probably the best 3 days of our trip. We were in a group of 15. Some were self guiding. Wilsons use their water taxis to take you from Kaiteriteri beach to a beach further north where you go ashore and hike roughly 7k to the first lodge, Meadowbank. There is a water crossing, so take fixed water shoes….it wasn’t deep. Meadowbank is a family house. Very well maintained and the food was great. Good bar and great breakfast. Tea and coffee are always available Picnics are provided and are good. The next day is a mixture of walking and kayaking ( if you chose to kayak) The walking is very doable, but there are some steeper sections so wear good shoes. The scenery is stunning…..many many photography opportunities. The last day is again either walking or kayaking. If you walk the whole way it is around 45k

We were on the 3 day self guided walking tour. Our guide Sarah Harvey was amazing. She dealt with every situation calmly and resolved issues without it being an issue! The lodges are either full of history or beautiful but all locations are just perfect. Greg at Meadowbank made us feel at home instantly and the food throughout was delicious. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.

Highly recommend the beaches,bays and seals tour. Thank-you to JC for your guidance and knowledgeable information - and making the day enjoyable. We were lucky with the weather - a beautiful sunny day, so we were very fortunate. Beautiful pics and great memories 🤗 A very organised and well run trip 👍

Imagine after an exhilarating walk arriving at a unique lodge with great food, pressed linen and lots of history. The Wilson operation is slick; the team are knowledgeable and the location outstanding. What’s not to like? Thoroughly recommend.

We did the Beaches, Bays & Seals kayak trip. It was fantastic. We were lucky with the weather, a warm sunny day. JC was our guide, she was brilliant, accompanied us on the ferry trip to the beach where the kayaks were, took us through the safety briefing then led the group on the trip. She was informative about what we were seeing and took us into lagoons, along the coast and islands where we saw seal. We even managed to raft up and sail for a while! A truly memorable day.

We have just finished the 5 day guided tour I cannot thank all of the staff we meet and who made our trip amazing A big shout out to Sarah who made the walks interesting, her knowledge and enthusiasm and great humour, even on the days we had at the lodges she had us walking and learning. Also to Krystal who took us kayaking again her passion to keep us on track. The lodges were amazing, beds were really comfortable and the meals great. Well done guys you made our trip great we will be back

We did the five day walk and kayak trip and the whole thing was a fantastic experience, we were very well looked after by really friendly and knowledgeable guides (thanks again Sarah and Krystal!) and had as much independence as we wanted at the same time. The two lodges are very comfortable places to stay, in locations that reward exploration and complement each other nicely. Highly recommend!