Freedom Rentals - Recommended Trips




freedom islands
 $65pp marahau-watering cove-astrolabe islands

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Check-in: 8:30am
  • Water taxi: no
  • Catered: no
  • Experience required: recommended
  • Camping gear required: no
 Spend a day exploring the calm southern waters of the Abel Tasman Nation Park.

Bring your swimsuit, a picnic lunch and a friend and we will send you out to find your own beach, absorb the spectacular views and circumnavigate Adele and Fisherman’s Island.

Finish day by cruising home on the sea breeze.  With flexible start times contact us today for availability.





freedom anchorage
 $120pp marahau-anchorage

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Check-in: 8:30am
  • Water taxi: yes
  • Catered: no
  • Experience required: yes
  • Camping gear required: no
 Take you one day freedom Kayak trip that little bit further and break free of the calm southern waters of the Abel Tasman and embark one way unguided kayak trip from Marahau to Anchorage.

Once you are through the Mad Mile cruise on the sea breeze into Anchorage to meet your water taxi home. 

If you have experience on the water this a great one day trip for you and a friend, and a good flexible option for those wanting to hike on or customise a trip.







freedom tonga
 $169pp marahau-onetahuti one way

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Check-in: 8:30am
  • Water taxi: yes
  • Walking: no
  • Catered: no
  • Experience required: yes
  • Camping gear required: yes (options available)
This trip is a winner proven by its continuous popularity. You need some outdoors experience or a winning attitude and a friend.

We will provide all the knowledge and training you need to embark on this two day self guided kayak trip from Marahau to Onetahuti (Big Tonga).

Take it your own pace, spend a night camping in a choice of Abel Tasman coastal campsites, explore Islands, wildlife, rivers, lagoons and then enjoy the faster pace of a water taxi ride back to Marahau.

Upgrades Available:
  1. Stay in the DOC Hut and have your roof and mattress provided $18pp
  2. Stay on the Aqua Packers House Boat and have dinner, breakfast and linen provided, a great easy and comfortable option $55pp





freedom totaranui
 $187pp marahau-totaranui

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Check-in: 8:30am
  • Water Taxi ride: yes
  • Walking: yes
  • Catered: no
  • Experience Required: no
  • Camping equipment required: yes

 Here’s a three day trip with a bit of everything the Abel Tasman coast line can offer. Discovery the full length of the Park with a combination freedom kayaking and hiking. One day one join the kayak from Marahau to Anchorage. After a night of camping in Anchorage freedom kayak further up the coast through the Tonga Island Marine Reserve to Onetahuti the point where your Kayaks will be picked up and you will camp for the night. On day three hike north through rain forest and along golden beaches to Totaranui to meet the Water taxi which will bring you back to Marahau.





total freedom
 $164pp marahau-onetahuti

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Check-in: 8:30am
  • Water taxi: no
  • Walking: no
  • Catered: no
  • Experience required: yes
  • Camping gear required: yes (options available)

As the name suggest this trip gives you all you require for your 3 day experience and without a rigid timetable.

We will provide you with all the kayaking equipment you require, a safety briefing and 2 days of camping in the Abel Tasman, you will need camping equipment, food and a friend.

Once the safety briefing is complete you are free to explore the wonders of the Abel Tasman coast line at your own pace and we just meet you back on the beach in Marahau at the end of day three.

Upgrades Available:
  1. Stay in the DOC Hut and have your roof and mattress provided $18pp per night.
  2. Stay on the Aqua Packers House Boat and have dinner, breakfast and linen provided, a great easy and comfortable option $55pp per night.


Freedom kayaking


Marahau Sea Kayaking has a long history in kayak rental dating back to 1986. Freedom kayaking is a very popular pastime along the Abel Tasman coastline. It is a fantastic way to explore the Abel Tasman in your own time and at your own pace, however it carries with it an amount of responsibility.  We provide you with a safety session that covers kayaking techniques, the equipment, the weather, and a map briefing highlight points of interest along the coastline.  With this information the onus is then on you to make sensible decisions if and when the conditions change always putting you safety first.  Freedom kayaking is recommended for people with previous outdoors experience, although it is not essential.  The important thing is that you listen to our safety instructions and apply common sense at all times. Other than following these basic safety rules, the time is yours to do what you will; walk barefoot along the beaches, swim, explore the tracks, enjoy a wine under the stars. Its all there for you..........


FREEDOM KAYAKING PRICES

1 day     -     $  65pp
2 day     -     $100pp
3 day     -     $140pp
4 day     -     $180pp
5 day     -          free


Make your own tour or alter ours to suit your requirements by adding walking days, water taxi transfers (as per Marahau Water Taxi schedule), houseboat accommodation (dinner and breakfast included in the price).

All accommodation including DoC campsites and huts need to be pre-booked. This is a free service we offer to all of our clients.

Water taxi retrieval       -     $40 Double Kayak
Camp Pass            -     $12 per night
Hut Pass               -     $30 per night
Houseboat            -     $65 per night

Freedom kayaking requires a minimum of 2 people and has a 14 year age limit


Want FREEDOM but not experienced?

Try our PARKLIFE guided - freedom option.

On the first day our guide will paddle with you through to Anchorage.  After that its exploring by freedom kayaking on your own.  Its the best way to start a freedom kayak trip and is great way to boost your confidence.   How much?  Just add $40 to any of our freedom kayaking options or check out the PARKLIFE packages on our Multi Day Page.


What should you Bring?

When Freedom Kayaking you need to be self sufficient.  The following is a checklist of what you need to bring:

Camping equipment: Tent, Sleeping Mat, Sleeping Bags, Cooking Utensils.
Food: Camping Food (easy to cook), Water Bottles (most water in the park needs to be boiled or purified)
Clothing: Shorts, T-Shirt, Sandals/Shoes, Hat, Swimwear, Raincoat, Footwear, Long Pants, Fleece.
Other: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Camera, Towel, Insect Repellent, Toiletries, Personal medication, First Aid Kit


We Provide?

We use the latest Sea Bear and Dobbe Ocean kayaks.  On all freedom rentals we provide a full range of safety equipment and specialised kayaking apparel. This includes: Bouyancy Jacket, Paddle Jackets, Spray Decks, Bailing Pumps, Waterproof Maps, Waterproof Camera Bags, Dry Bags, (Wet Suits, Booties, Thermals, Gloves & Hats during the winter months), Emergency Flares

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