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 >>
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.
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, 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 Totaranui 
