Paddle from Marahau northwards into the Abel Tasman exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches. After camping in the Park for the night, paddle back to Marahau with the sea breeze.
Minimum 2 people
Freedom kayak from Marahau paddling north into the Abel Tasman. Spend three glorious days exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches in the Park. After two nights camping at beachside campsites of your choice, paddle back to Marahau with the sea breeze at the end of your third day.
Minimum 2 people
Freedom kayak from Marahau paddling north into the Abel Tasman. Spend four glorious days exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches in the Park including the Tonga Marine Reserve. After three nights camping at beachside campsites of your choice, paddle back to Marahau with the sea breeze at the end of your fourth day.
Minimum 2 people
Freedom kayak from Marahau paddling north into the Abel Tasman. Spend five glorious days exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches in the Park. Explore the northern areas of the national park including the Tonga Marine Reserve. After four nights camping at beach front locations paddle back to Marahau with the sea breeze at the end of your fifth day.
Minimum 2 people
Cruise by water taxi through the Astrolabe Roadstead to Torrent Bay. Walk the wonderful section of the Track to Onetahuti and then enjoy an encounter with some New Zealand fur seals.
Water taxi into the heart of park and then walk south to Anchorage (6hrs). Spend the night aboard the Aquapackers floating backpackers before spending your second day walking back to Marahau (4hrs). There is very limited availability for Cabin accommodation - please call us if you are interested in this option.
Check out the coastline right up to Totaranui and then walk the epic section of the Coastal Track between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay.
Cruise by water taxi along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. You then have the option to soak up the elevated views of the picture-perfect bays while walking between Onetahuti and Bark Bay; or you can walk the most scenic section of the Coastal Track from Bark Bay to Anchorage with a swingbridge and tidal estuaries a highlight.
Cruise by water taxi the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. Walk the most scenic section of the Coastal Track from Bark Bay to Anchorage with a swingbridge and tidal estuaries a highlight.
The most cost effective way to enjoy an Abel Tasman experience inclusive of transport from Nelson.
Walk from Onetahuti to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach!
Walk from Bark Bay to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach!
The most cost effective way to enjoy an Abel Tasman experience inclusive of transport from Nelson.
Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay and then a fantastic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays. Highlights include the walk across the Falls River Swingbridge and across the Torrent Bay Estuary.
Travel from Totaranui to walk another scenic section of the Park
Walk from Onetahuti to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach!
Walk from Bark Bay to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach!
Cruise by water taxi through the Astrolabe Roadstead to Torrent Bay. Walk to Bark Bay taking in the elevated views and across the Falls River Swingbridge.
We provide you with a kayak and all of the safety gear you will need for your day-long kayaking adventure. After a briefing and instructions on how to use the equipment by a friendly kayaking instructor, you set off from Marahau to spend your day exploring the southern stretch of the Abel Tasman at your own pace, on your way through to Anchorage. You leave your kayak on the beach at Anchorage and we’ll have it transported back to Marahau on a water taxi. From Anchorage, you can continue walking north along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Alternatively walk back to Marahau (3.5hrs) or catch a water taxi.
We provide you with a kayak and all of the safety gear you will need for your day-long kayaking adventure. After a briefing and instructions on how to use the equipment by a kayak instructor, you set off from Marahau to spend your day exploring the southern stretch of the Abel Tasman at your own pace. Stop at the beaches along the coastline for some relaxation and then paddle back to Marahau in the afternoon.
Explore the coastline from Marahau to Onetahuti in your kayak including the tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches along the way. Spend the night at a beachside camp of your choice before catching our water taxi from Onetahuti back to Marahau at the end of the second day.
We run a daily shuttle bus to Marahau from Nelson and Motueka. If you don`t have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.
Freedom kayak from Marahau paddling north towards Onetahuti exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches along the way. Spend two nights at beachside camps of your choice and then freedom walk along the quiet northern section of the Coastal Track through to Totaranui. Retrace your journey with a water taxi ride back to Marahau.
We run a daily shuttle bus to Marahau from Nelson and Motueka. If you don`t have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.
Enjoy half a day of kayaking with your guide through the sheltered and scenic southern end of the Park. Highlights include a visit to Adele Island bird sanctuary, views of sunbathing seals and exploring the golden beaches along the coast. Finish your trip with a water taxi ride back to Marahau.
AquaTaxi into the heart of the park, before disembarking at Torrent Bay. Walk one of the most picturesque sections of the coastal track (4 hours) through native bush, across the Falls River swing bridge & through to Onetahuti to meet your return taxi.
Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay and then a fantastic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays. Highlights include the walk across the Falls River Swingbridge and across the Torrent Bay Estuary.
Spend up to three hours paddling from Marahau around the southern point to Split Apple Rock and to the beaches beyond. You'll have enough time to explore the coastline between Marahau and Ngaio, or to relax on a beach of your choosing.
The best short walk in the Park! Cruise by water taxi to Anchorage then take an easy walk around the Pitt Head Loop Track via the most beautiful beach in the Park: Te Pukatea.
Stay on the boat and let your water taxi skipper show you the sites along the length of the Abel Tasman!
Stay on the boat and let your water taxi skipper show you the sites along the length of the Abel Tasman!
Cruise by water taxi through the Astrolabe Roadstead to Torrent Bay. Walk the wonderful section of the Track to Onetahuti and then enjoy an encounter with some New Zealand fur seals.
Take the bus from Nelson to Marahau. AquaTaxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Onetahuti (4hrs) to meet your return taxi. Enjoy an encounter with some New Zealand fur seals. Catch your return bus to Nelson.
The best short walk in the Park! Cruise by water taxi to Anchorage then take an easy walk around the Pitt Head Loop Track via the most beautiful beach in the Park: Te Pukatea.
Cruise by water taxi along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. Then soak up the elevated views of the picture-perfect bays while you walk between Onetahuti and Bark Bay.
Cruise by water taxi the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. Walk the most scenic section of the Coastal Track from Bark Bay to Anchorage with a swingbridge and tidal estuaries a highlight.
Spend the morning or the afternoon kayaking from Marahau to the beaches at the southern end of the Abel Tasman. Kayak from Marahau as far as Apple Tree Bay, past Tinline and Coquille Bays and around Gilbert Point.
Spend a couple of leisurely hours kayaking the short distance from Marahau to Split Apple Rock. Take the compulsory photograph and paddle back to Marahau.
Cruise by water taxi through the Astrolabe Roadstead to Torrent Bay. Walk to Bark Bay taking in the elevated views and across the Falls River Swingbridge.
This adventure starts with a scenic water taxi trip from Marahau to Anchorage. As you walk to the head of the Torrent River take in elevated views of Anchorage and Torrent Bay. Then the real fun begins as you jump, slide, float, zipline and abseil down the gorgeous granite canyon.
Freedom kayak from Marahau paddling north towards Onetahuti exploring the incredible granite coastline, tidal inlets, offshore islands and the endless progression of golden-sand beaches along the way. Spend two nights at beachside camps of your choice. Paddle back to Marahau on your final day with the sea breeze.
We run a daily shuttle bus to Marahau from Nelson and Motueka. If you don`t have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.
Travel from Totaranui to walk a scenic section of the Park.
Travel from Totaranui to walk a scenic section of the Park.
Travel from Totaranui to Marahau along the length of the Park.
