Guided Sea Kayaking Trips

We run a range of multi-day guided kayaking trips throughout the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. We have something to suit you, no matter your level of experience or fitness. You can see a list of multi-day trips below, but if you'd like to speak to one of our friendly team, then call us free throughout NZ.
Freephone: 0800 80 80 18

Single Day - Guided Sea Kayaking Trips



	Half Day Blast	$110pp marahau-watering KAYAK & WATER TAXI
	Duration: Half Day Check-in: 8:30am and also 12pm Water Taxi: yes Walking: no Catered: no Experience: none	Perfect for those of you who are short on time, never been in a kayak before or just want the easy going experience. Either cruise up on the morning’s calm waters or catch a ride on the afternoon sea breeze through the southern bays and islands of the Abel Tasman.

	Abel Tasman Platter	$125pp marahau-torrent bay KAYAK, WALK, WATER TAXI
	Duration: Full Day Check-in: 8:30am Water Taxi: yes Walking: yes Catered: yes Experience: none	One of best trips for the indecisive traveller and those of you who want to experience it all, and possibly the budget conscience. Kayak through the calm bays & islands of the southern Abel Tasman. Finish the day with a choice of self walks either form 30 minutes to 1.5 hours covering your Abel Tasman checklist of views, bush, beaches, waterfalls and lagoons.

	Gourmet Platter	$150pp marahau-torrent/bark bay KAYAK, WALK, WATER TAXI
	Duration: Full Day Check-in: 8:30am Water Taxi: yes Walking: yes Catered: yes Experience: none	Our most popular trip since it was introduced in 2007. In the first half of the day we will take you kayaking through those calm bays and islands of the southern Abel Tasman. The rest of your day is spent water taxiing to Bark Bay and self walking through to Torrent Bay, the most stunning walk in the Abel Tasman as recommendation by the Lonely Planet travellers bible. We’ve taken the most requesting and spectacular walk of the Abel Tasman and completed the experience by adding a dash of kayaking to the mix, it’s proven tasty combination.

	Anchorage Escape	$155pp marahau-anchorage KAYAK & WATER TAXI
	Duration: Full Day Check-in: 8:30am Water Taxi: yes Walking: no Catered: yes Experience: none	Take your trip that bit further and escape the calm waters of the southern Abel Tasman to brave the mad mile. Once the madness is behind you wind down with a cruising sail (weather dependant) in to the Anchorage and meet your water taxi to bring you back to Marahau. With various accommodation options available in Anchorage this trip is a great option for travellers wanting the incorporate some kayaking into their Abel Tasman plans.

	Magical Marine Reserve	$199pp onetahuti-anchorage KAYAK & WATER TAXI
	Duration: Full Day Check-in: 8:30am Water Taxi: yes Walking: no Catered: yes Experience: none	This is an Abel Tasman Classic, this trip checks off the list of Kayak must sees in the Park. Start the day with a water taxi trip to Onetahuti (Big Tonga), and kayak south through the Tonga Island Marine reserve, where wild life is abundant, penguins, seals, stingray, birds and for you lucky ones possibly dolphins and for those of you who carry extreme luck, orca whales. Follow the coast line and it’s spectacular rock formation, pillars, arches and caves, lagoons and rivers and the odd golden beach. Finish your day with a sail into the Anchorage to meet you water taxi back to Marahau.

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What to Know

MSK Guides
What can I say? We have a pretty old school approach here that is all about enjoyment. Our guides are all Kiwis, locals with a real passion for our National Park. We are all experienced instructors who pride ourselves in making your experience of the Abel Tasman genuine,unique and truly memorable.

Safety
At the start of every MSK trip we give you a quick introduction to kayaking and how to make the best of your trip with us (Its called a safety briefing and it takes about 30 minutes). We also pride ourselves in providing you with the latest, specialised sea kayaking equipment to ensure your safety and comfort throughout your Abel Tasman experience.

Food
On all guided trips we provide lunch, snacks and refreshments (Strong plunger coffee!, and fresh organic New Zealand juice) throughout the day

What should you Bring?
Shorts, T-Shirt, Sandals/Shoes, Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Camera, Towel, Swimwear, Insect Repellant, Water bottle, Warm change of clothes, Personal medication.

We Provide?
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

Transport
For your convenience we run a daily return bus from Nelson (through Motueka) to Marahau each day. It saves you from having to drive, so you can sit back and take in the scenery. $20 return from Nelson and $10 return from Motueka. Look for the Big orange Bus!!

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