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
Abel Tasman Platter
From
$210
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 >>
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