Spend your morning on the water with a small group of fellow kayakers led by one of our expert local guides. Learn about the local history and ecology from a guide who just loves sharing their knowledge and experience. Eat your lunch on the beach and then wander northwards to Anchorage to catch your water taxi back to Marahau.
For transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau we recommend The Better Bus. You can book your transfers online or give them a call on 027 577 6975
Minimum age 12 years
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
Half day kayak hire
Water taxi fare
Optional lunch for $20
Itinerary
Kayak to Observation Beach
Walk from Observation Beach to Anchorage
Walk from Anchorage around the Pitt Head Loop back to Anchorage
Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau
Environmental Access Fee (eaf)
A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the national park. Learn More >>
Risk Disclosure
In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Learn More >>
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track in the morning and then see it all again from a completely different perspective - from the water as you kayak south again.
Guided kayak trip: Kayak with your guide one way between Marahau and Observation Beach and freedom walk the opposite way along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.
Homeward Bound Guided kayak trip: Explore the entire Abel Tasman Coast with the ultimate combo of water taxi rides, walking, guided and freedom kayaking.
Availability: All year round 
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am 
Winter Departure(s): 9.00am 
Trip duration: Full Day 
Activity level: Moderate 
Ideal for: Combining a freedom walk and guided kayaking 
Kayak info: Marahau to Observation Beach. 
Cruise info: Anchorage to Marahau: 45 min 
Walk info: Observation Beach To Anchorage 
