Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle
Abel Tasman, Nelson Region
Abel Tasman Kayak, Hike & Cruise
Cruise the Abel Tasman National Park in comfort & safety and enjoy a walk or swim on the sandy beaches of the beautiful coastal track.
The Knapp Family welcome you aboard. We are locals with a wealth of knowledge about the Abel Tasman. Not only do we own the company, we skipper the boats and build them too! Our intimate understanding of the park has led us to build the boats we use ourselves, specifically for the sea conditions of the Abel Tasman National Park. They have been designed for safety, comfort, speed and functionality.
We can show you the very special parts of the Park. We visit Spilt Apple Rock, Apple Tree Bay, Anchorage, Torrent Bay, Medlands Bay, Bark Bay, New Zealand Fur Seals at Pinnacle Island or Tonga Island, Onetahuti, Awaroa and Totaranui. We depart from Nelson once a day, Kaiteriteri up to 4 times daily in the peak season and Marahau twice daily.
We have many different trip options for all ages.
Easy walk on access with no steps or stairs. Toilets on board all our vessels. Café on board our large vessel.
Seals, Cruise & Kayak
Explore the Abel Tasman from both the water and the land with a kayak and walk combo.
Morning
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Take a scenic 9am cruise from Kaiteriteri to Tonga Quarry, explore Onetahuti Beach and then take a relaxed 90-minute hike to Bark Bay.
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Late-start - take a scenic 10:30am cruise Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay, relax on beach for 1 hour then meet kayak guide.
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Picnic lunch on Bark Bay beach with your kayak guide
Afternoon
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Paddle back to Anchorage with the sea breeze behind you. Explore Pinnacle Island Seal Colony, Falls River and some stunning beaches only accessible from the water.
- Cruise back to Kaiteriteri on the 3:45pm Sea Shuttle (or, in peak summer, add swimming time and take the 4:45 boat to Kaiteriteri)
Departs 9am [or 10:30] | Duration 6 hours - 7 hours 30 minutes
Additional Information
All kayaks are double-kayaks. Kayaking is provided by R&R Kayaks.
Price: $220
includes scenic cruise transfers and picnic lunch
Family Friendly
Directions
Meet us at our ticket booth in Kaiteriteri. There is free parking just behind the kiosks or at the far end of the beach.
Terms
CHILD POLICY Family Friendly. under 5 free. 5-14 years child rate.
CANCELLATION 24 hours 100% | cancellation due to weather or mechanical reasons Full Refund
SEASON Open year round
CHRISTMAS Closed Christmas Day
- Bookings
- T +64 3 527 8688 / FP: 0800 732 748
- W www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
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Kaiteriteri Beach
Local Area
Motueka - 20 minutes