Marahau Sea Kayaks - Abel Tasman guided kayak & walk
Blast & Walk
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 short kayak and short walk
Kayak info: Marahau to Observation Beach or reverse
Walk info: Marahau to Observation Beach or reverse

Blast & Walk

From $186

Spend the kayaking leg of your adventure 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. Walk the other leg of the trip between Observation Beach and Marahau, taking in the elevated views of the islands in the Astrolabe.

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
  • Minimum 2 people (1st May to 30th September)
  • Minimum 1 person (1st October to 30th April)

What’s included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Half day kayak hire
  • Water taxi transfer for your kayak
  • Optional lunch for $20

Itinerary

  • Kayak to Observation Beach
  • Walk from Observation Beach 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.
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Risk Disclosure

In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved.
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minimum 2 people required to book this trip
from 1st may - 30th sept

For bookings from the 1st May to the 30th September a minimum of  2 people are required to book this trip. 

Bookings from the 1st October to the 30th April may be booked for 1 person.