Begin your adventure at Park Start, where you’ll paddle with the sea breeze instead of against it! Following a safety briefing, take a water taxi to Onetahuti Beach in Abel Tasman National Park. Then, enjoy a three-day journey paddling south along the coast, basking in the sun and sea, all the way back to Marahau!
Begin your adventure at Park Start, where you’ll paddle with the sea breeze instead of against it! Following a safety briefing, take a water taxi to Onetahuti Beach in Abel Tasman National Park. Then, enjoy a three-day journey paddling south along the coast, basking in the sun and sea, all the way back to Marahau!
Marahau - Bark Bay or Mosquito Bay.
Abel Tasman National Park - 8:15 AM
Begin with a check-in and a comprehensive kayak rental briefing. This session covers points of interest within Abel Tasman National Park, weather updates, local conditions, potential hazards, safety measures, and self-rescue techniques.
10:00 AM
Participate in an on-water…
Marahau - Bark Bay or Mosquito Bay.
Abel Tasman National Park - 8:15 AM
Begin with a check-in and a comprehensive kayak rental briefing. This session covers points of interest within Abel Tasman National Park, weather updates, local conditions, potential hazards, safety measures, and self-rescue techniques.
10:00 AM
Participate in an on-water assessment with a guide.
11:30 AM
Take a water taxi to Onetahuti.
12:30 PM
Arrive for an afternoon of exploration around the Tonga Island area. Enjoy an overnight stay at either Bark Bay or Mosquito Bay.
Bark Bay to Astrolabe
Abel Tasman National Park - Dedicate the day to discovering the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by kayak.
Astrolabe - Marahau
Abel Tasman National Park - Enjoy a full day of kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park.
4:00 PM Return to the Abel Tasman Kayaks’ base.
- Camp pass
- Buoyancy vest
- Spray skirt
- Paddle jacket
- Paddle
- Safety emergency flares
- Waterproof map
- Water pump
- Spare paddle
- Camp pass
- Buoyancy vest
- Spray skirt
- Paddle jacket
- Paddle
- Safety emergency flares
- Waterproof map
- Water pump
- Spare paddle
- Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately.
- Camping equipment is not included.Camping sets and individual items can be hired - ph our office.
- Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
- Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately.
- Camping equipment is not included.Camping sets and individual items can be hired - ph our office.
- Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
- Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
- In accordance with New Zealand legislation, we are obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to read prior to booking, so you…
- Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
- In accordance with New Zealand legislation, we are obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to read prior to booking, so you are aware of the risks of participation. Risk Disclosure In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this water-based activity include but are not limited to; Personal Injury (sea sickness, heat stroke, hypothermia, drowning) and Property Damage. Abel Tasman Kayaks mitigate this risk through thorough preparation and adherence to a detailed Risk Identification and Management System. This includes providing you with the necessary information, training and safety equipment to participate in our activities. You are personally responsible for listening to our directions, adhering to our advice, and making responsible decisions to keep yourself safe. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify, alter or cancel activities at any given time if we feel your safety, or the safety of others may be compromised.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
