Fancy a slightly chilly dip in mountain river water (Torrent River)? Cleopatra’s Pools are a #nzmustdo swim zone for adventure seekers. Located between Anchorage and Torrent Bay, your detour takes you through a native forest canopy with the sound of rushing water indicating you are getting nearer to the action.
The rock pools are part of the Torrent River canyon with waterfalls, rapids and tumbling rockscapes. The sun kissed boulders are a great place to relax and watch people sliding down the rock chute into the pools below.
Care does need to be taken as there could be sharp rocks beneath the chute.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET TO CLEOPATRA’S POOL, NELSON?
The easiest way to get to Cleopatra’s Pool, Abel Tasman National Park is via water taxi to Anchorage Bay on a pre-booked day trip.
Hike 5 km to Cleopatra’s Pool and return on the same route to your water taxi pick up.
The Torrent River water is unfiltered, carry water and do not drink the river water. Cleopatra’s Pool is a feature in the Abel Tasman National Park’s best walks.
CLEOPATRA’S POOL, ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK LOCATION
The closest Abel Tasman National Park water taxi drop off point to access the walking track to Cleopatra’s Pool is Anchorage Bay.
30 minutes, 2.2 km
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