Abel Tasman Scenic Cruise options
A scenic cruise with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles . . . .
. . . . is a trip you will never forget. Our water taxis depart up to four times a day, seven days a week from Kaiteriteri Beach.
Below we have created a selection of our different range of favourite cruises and walks. No matter which one you pick, we know that this is the most pleasurable and safest way to discover the magic of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Abel Tasman Full Scenic Boat Cruise from Kaiteriteri (no walking)
Departs 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.15pm*(*peak summer)
And 9.00am, 12.30pm during winter.
Sit back and relax as we depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise into the majestic Abel Tasman National Park.
View world-famous Split Apple Rock, fur seals, golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of Torrent, Bark, Tonga, Awaroa and Totaranui Beaches before you return to Kaiteriteri. A great 3 or 4 hour cruise for all ages.
Price: $70pp return
This price includes a complimentary hot drink at
the Shoreline Cafe on your return.
Abel Tasman Discoverer Day
Depart 9.00am or 10.30am.
Cruise to Totaranui via Tonga Bay, viewing seals on the way.
Depart from Totaranui to visit Awaroa and Tonga Bays, before disembarking at Bark Bay at 11.30am or 1.30pm to enjoy the best 2½ hour walk in the Park. See lush native bush, beautiful golden beaches and cross the bridge at Falls River before arriving at Torrent Bay for your 3.30pm or 4.45pm* (*Peak Summer)pick-up and return to Kaiteriteri. This option allows you to see the Park, the coast and walk the best part of the track.
Price: $70pp return Ex-Nelson $94pp return
Suitability: Comfortable walking. Light day pack.
Abel Tasman Cruise and Cuisine boat trip
Cruise to Awaroa viewing seals on the way, or check with us about Abel Tasman Air flight options from Motueka airfield. Relax on the beach or buy lunch at Awaroa Lodge and Cafe,
then walk 1 hour to Tonga Beach and take in the views.
Pick-up at 2.45pm or 4.15pm*(*Peak Summer) at Tonga Beach.
(check with us for tides.)
Price: $70pp return Ex-Nelson $94pp
Suitability: Comfortable walking.
Awaroa Ambience Scenic Cruise, Lunch and Walk
Scenic cruise to Awaroa and enjoy 2½ hours of stunning Abel Tasman scenery, food and hospitality.
Afterwards join the 1.00pm shuttle to Bark Bay and experience the best walk in the Park.
Then on to Torrent Bay for a 4.45pm*(*peak summer)connection
Price: $70pp return Ex-Nelson $94pp (excludes lunch)
Suitability: Comfortable walking
Tonga Island Seals and Hike
Boat to Tonga Bay, viewing seals on the way. Land at Tonga Beach and walk to Bark Bay; more serious hikers can carry on to Torrent Bay.
A) 1½ - 2 hours to Bark Bay.
B) 3½ - 4 hours to Torrent Bay.
Pick-up at either 1.30pm, 3.00pm, or 4.30pm*(*Peak Summer) at Bark Bay.
Pick-up at either 3.30pm, or 4.45pm*(*Peak Summer) at Torrent Bay.
Price: $62pp return Ex-Nelson $86pp
Suitability: Reasonable fitness required from Tonga Bay to Bark Bay and then comfortable walking to Torrent Bay.
Half Scenic Boat Cruise to Bark Bay .(No Walking).
Departing 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.15pm*(*peak summer)-only available on summer timetable. Sit back and relax as we depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise into the majestic Abel Tasman National Park.
View world-famous Split Apple Rock, fur seals, golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of Torrent and Bark Bay beaches before you return to Kaiteriteri. A great 1.75 hour cruise for all ages.
Price: $55pp return
This price includes a complimentary hot drink at the Shoreline Cafe
on your return.
Seals, Bridges and Walk
Boat to Bark Bay viewing seals on the way. Walk to Torrent Bay through lush native bush and over Falls Rivers;
the more serious walker can carry on to Anchorage. 2½ hours to Torrent Bay.
3-4 hours to Anchorage. Pick-up at 1.35pm, 3.30pm, or 4.45pm*(*Peak Summer)
at either bay.
Price: $60pp return Ex-Nelson $84pp return
Suitability: Comfortable walking.
Abel Tasman Walk and Relax
Boat to Anchorage and relax on the beach. Enjoy a 1 hour return walk to Te Pukatea Bay, a 1½ hour return walk to Pitt Head to view the lighthouse and panoramic views,
or, from Anchorage, walk to Cleopatra's Pool. Return pick-up at 11.45am, 1.35pm, 3.30pm or 4.45pm* (*Peak Summer) from Anchorage or Torrent Bay.
Price: $58pp return Ex-Nelson $82pp
Suitability: Comfortable walking
Three Day Abel Tasman Park Passport
Visit the best parts of the Abel Tasman National Park by day and enjoy the comforts of your own accommodation by evening. This popular option will take you to three different walks of your choice in the Park over three days.
You are able to walk through and enjoy the Park and then be picked up and returned to your point of origin; either Motueka, Kaiteriteri or Marahau.
An example: Your first day might be going to Totaranui and be picked up at Tonga. Day two Tonga to Torrent Bay. Day three, Torrent Bay to Marahau.
Price: $140pp +$24.00 per day Ex-Nelson
Suitability: Comfortable walking. Light day pack. Subject to tides.
Transport to and from your accommodation in Motueka to Kaiteriteri Beach
Take advantage of FREE morning pick-up and afternoon return from Motueka i-Site or any Motueka accommodation facilities (by arrangement).
Call us to arrange a connecting bus from Nelson-Kaiteriteri Beach return.
Also Tasman Helicopter flights into the park.
For safety reasons we reserve the right to cancel the cruise service subject to weather conditions.
Prices and times subject to alteration.
Consult us for FREE secure off-street over night parking.
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