mˈæɹɐhˌaʊ ɪz dʒˈɛnɚɹəli kənsˈɪdɚd ðə stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ pˈɔɪnt ʌvðɪ ˈeɪbəl tˈæzmən kˈoʊst tɹˈæk ænd ɪz ðɪ ˈoʊnli sˈɛɾəlmənt ɐlˈɔŋ ðə tɹˈæk.
Mārahau is generally considered the starting point of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and is the only settlement along the track.