Availability: All year round 
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am, 10.30am
Winter Departure(s): 9.00am, 11.00pm
Trip duration: 3 Days
Activity level: Challenging
Ideal for: Exploring the entire Abel Tasman Coastline at your own pace
Kayak info: Marahau to Onetahuti
Cruise info: Totaranui to Marahau: 1 hour 45 min
Walk info: Onetahuti to TotaranuiFreedom Totaranui
From $339
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, paddling north towards Onetahuti. Camp at beachside campsites of your choice along the way. On your final day, walk from Onetahuti to Totaranui before being whisked back to Marahau on a water taxi. This package includes your DOC camp passes for both nights 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 passes for 2 nights (subject to availability)
- Water taxi fare
- Kayak retrieval
Itinerary
- Kayak from Marahau to Onetahuti
- Walk from Onetahuti to Totaranui
- Water taxi from Totaranui back 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 >>
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