On day one, water taxi to Totaranui (or Awaroa depending on the tide) and walk to Onetahuti where you camp for the night. On day two, join the Magical Marine Reserve guided kayaking trip, exploring the the Marine Reserve with your guide before paddling south to Anchorage. Camp in Anchorage for the night and then explore the Astrolabe area on your paddle back to Marahau (requires minimum of 2 people). Alternatively, walk from Anchorage back to Marahau (3.5hrs).
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
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
Water taxi fares
1 day kayak hire
Optional lunch for $20 on day two
Kayak retrieval
DOC Camp passes for 2 nights (subject to availability)
Pack transfer on day two if freedom walking on day three
Itinerary
Water taxi from Marahau to Totaranui
Walk from Totaranui to Onetahuti
Camp at Onetahuti
Kayak from Onetahuti to Anchorage
Camp at Anchorage
Option 1: Walk, unguided from Anchorage to Marahau.
Option 2: Freedom kayak on your third day from Anchorage through the Astrolabe Roadstead back to Marahau ($50 for upgrade)
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.
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.
Availability: Oct - Apr 
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am 
Trip duration: 3 Days 
Activity level: Challenging 
Ideal for: Combining a guided kayaking trip and a walk / freedom kayak 
Kayak info: Onetahuti to Anchorage or Anchorage to Marahau. 
Cruise info: Marahau to Totaranui: 1 hr 45 min. 
Walk info: Totaranui to Onetahuti. Anchorage to Marahau. 
