Availability: Oct - Apr
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am
Trip duration: Full Day
Activity level: Moderate
Ideal for: A full day of kayaking
Kayak info: Onetahuti to Anchorage
Cruise info: Marahau to Onetahuti: 1 hr 15 min. Anchorage to Marahau: 45 min.
Magical Marine Reserve
From $300
Travel by water taxi to Onetahuti in the morning to join your guided kayak trip. Paddle with your expert local guide southward through the glorious Tonga Island Marine Reserve visiting the friendly local wildlife. Enjoy your lunch on a golden beach before continuing our kayaking trip southwards and sail the sea breeze into Anchorage via tranquil lagoons. Water taxi from Anchorage back to Marahau.
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.
- 1 day kayak hire
- Water taxi transfers for you and your kayak
- Optional lunch for $20
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Marahau to Onetahuti
- Kayak from Onetahuti to Anchorage
- Water taxi from Anchorage 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 >>
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