Travel by water taxi to Torrent Bay in the morning. Walk the beautiful coastal track between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay, including across the Falls River Swingbridge. Eat your lunch at Bark Bay before catching a water taxi south, back to Observation Beach. Join up with your guide before kayaking through the sheltered waters of the Astrolabe Roadstead visiting golden beaches, the wildlife on Adele Island sanctuary and the other wonders of the southern Abel Tasman. Finish with a sail home to Marahau on the sea breeze.
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.
1 day kayak hire
Water taxi transfers for you and your kayak
Optional lunch for $20
Itinerary
Water taxi from Marahau to Torrent Bay
Walk from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
Water taxi from Bark Bay to Observation Beach
Kayak 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. 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 >>
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 
Winter Departure(s): 9.00am 
Trip duration: Full Day 
Activity level: Moderate 
Ideal for: Walking the most scenic section of the Park and kayaking in the calmest waters! 
Kayak info: Observation Beach to Marahau 
Cruise info: Marahau to Torrent Bay: 45 min. Bark Bay to Observation Beach: 30 min 
Walk info: Torrent Bay to Bark Bay 
