Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman: Stunning Coastline and Nature Walk Experience

Embark on a stunning coastline and nature walk experience in Abel Tasman. Sail along the golden beaches, visit the NZ Fur Seal colony, and enjoy a self-guided walk back to Marahau.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures - Meet the skipper who will assist you as you board the sailing catamaran, departing from Kaiteriteri Beach to explore the Abel Tasman National Park. During the journey, enjoy views of secluded coves, islands, golden sandy beaches, bush-covered coastlines, crystal-clear waters, and native wildlife. Sail past…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated spots
  • Professional driver/guide provided
  • Landing and/or facility fees covered
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ Fur Seal colony. Take in the golden beaches, bays, islands and birdsong. Learn about the history, marine life flora and fauna from your knowledgeable skipper before arriving at Anchorage Bay around…

Location
Marahau Information Kiosk
Abel Tasman Coast track
The address for the carpark is 2 Harvey Road, Marahau 7197 The van will meet you at 8.30am at the bus stop beside the information kiosk/bus stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sharon
Mar 3, 2026
Best day so far - Fabulous day. Great sailing and we were lucky enough to see seals, penguins and dolphins. Skipper Martin was friendly and knowledgeable. Hike back was glorious with great views. Perfect combination
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Jonathon
Feb 27, 2026
Best way to See Able Tasman! - This is the best way to see the sights of the Able Tasman via boat, walk part of the Able Tasman Track and Relax! Sailing to Anchorage cove was relaxing and amazing! Our skipper Frank was extremely knowledgeable. We were then able to cruise back on the track stopping for swims along the way!
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Paradise35213158074
Feb 25, 2026
Amazing!!! - Awesome day out! We did the sail and walk back to Marahau experience and absolutely loved it. Jane was fantastic in the morning, helping us sort the cars and taking us in the van. It was so easy leaving the car there and knowing it would be waiting for us at the end – it meant we could head off straight away once we finished the walk without any stress. Sailing was such a highlight – Frank was incredibly experienced and a brilliant storyteller, which made the whole trip even more special. The 12k walk back took us about 4.5 hours, with plenty of stops at beaches for swims and lunch. Such an amazing day – would definitely recommend!!!!
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K
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful mix of activities - Loved our trip! A little bit of sailing, a little bit of motoring (‘cause wind dropped away) and then a long (and beautiful) walk through Abel Tasman NP back to car. Great mix of activities. Even saw some seals. Plenty of space, plenty of shade, easy to move around - Comfortable. Clean amenities. Crew were fabulous. Shared great stories and happy to answer questions. They even organised perfect weather!
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Anytwo
Oct 26, 2025
A great way to see Abel Tasman - A great day out with a mix of canoeing, walking and catamaran. Each gave a different way to enjoy the beauty of the Abel Tasman area. Informative and helpful staff. Thank you!
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Coku
Feb 13, 2025
Beautiful catamaran trip and hike with fantastic views - We first sailed with a Catamaran to Anchorage bay from Kaiteriteri. Then walked about 13 km the Abel Tasnan Coasttrack to Marahau. We were picked up neatly on time by Claudia at the parking lot near Marahau. She told me at the bus stop what the plans were today. Claudia is a very nice lady and told beautiful stories during the Catamaran trip. When we arrived in Kaireriteri we had about an hour to eat something. The skipper told his safety story very carefully but also lightheartedly and funny. Nice and happy guy. I believe his name was Marco. He was from Yugoslavia, but spoke English very well. Along the way there was coffee, tea and biscuits. Along the way we could take pictures of seals and beautiful locations. Along the way you could swim yourself. The boat dock took about 2 hours. Arriving at Anchorage bay the beautiful hike back started. First piece is fairly heavy then on and off. Beautiful views and enjoyed the small paths along the mountains. It is about 3 to 4 hours walking including many photo opportunities. Overall a wonderful experience with nice people. Recommended
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Roam63823391882
Feb 10, 2025
Wonderfull experience - Awesome crew ! Thanks for everything We saw seals, pool was open and the walk back was amazing Thanks to the captain and his colleague !
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643leei
Feb 5, 2025
A lovely leisurely sail in the Abel Tasman. - A lovely leisurely sail in the Abel Tasman. From the pick up at the car park to boarding the catamaran, everything was well organised. the sailing conditions were perfect and the friendly crew made it a fantastic few hours until we were dropped off at Anchorage beach for our hike back. Whilst the hike back through the national park was wonderful at the time we both wished we could of just sailed backed and enjoyed the views and weather
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B151hydonaldf
Dec 28, 2024
Fabulous Day Cruise! - Fabulous day with lots of dolphin and seals, beach time with paddle boards, and a hike. We had a delicious lunch on board. Captain Martin was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the park and really personable. Highly recommended!
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Gruffevans
Feb 9, 2025
Catamaran and Walk - The trip was efficiently organised and we thoroughly enjoyed the catamaran trip to Anchorage Bay. Walk back, especially the first section, was more strenuous than expected. We were surprised to find that some in our trip were taking the catamaran both ways. We had not seen this option advertised, so perhaps offering this option in the advertised trip would be good.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).