We provide you with a kayak and all of the safety gear you will need for your two day kayaking adventure. After a briefing and instructions on how to use the equipment by a friendly kayaking instructor, you set off from Marahau to spend two days exploring the Abel Tasman at your own pace on your way to Onetahuti. Camp out for the night in the Park at the end of your first day before spending your second day continuing your paddle northward. This package includes your DOC camp pass and the return water taxi trip for you and your kayak.
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 14 years
Minimum 2 people
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
2 day kayak hire
DOC Camp pass for 1 night (subject to availability)
Water taxi fare
Kayak retrieval
Water taxi transfers for you and your kayak
Itinerary
Kayak To Onetahuti over 2 days
Camp somewhere in the Park
Water taxi from Onetahuti 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 >>
Freedom kayak rental: The classic Abel Tasman freedom kayak trip. Paddle from Marahau to Anchorage and then walk back to Marahau, or continue north through the Abel Tasman on foot.
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.
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.
Availability: All year round 
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am, 10.30am 
Winter Departure(s): 9.00am, 11.00am 
Trip duration: 2 Days 
Activity level: Challenging 
Ideal for: Exploring at your own pace 
Kayak info: Marahau to Onetahuti 
Cruise info: Onetahuti to Marahau: 1 hour 15 min 
