Travel by water taxi to Onetahuti in the morning to join your guided kayak trip. Paddle with your expert local guide southward through the Tonga Island Marine Reserve visiting the friendly local wildlife. Your paddle finishes at Bark Bay where you either catch the 12:45pm water taxi directly back to Marahau, or chill out on the beach, catching the later 2:15pm or 3:45pm water taxi 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.
Half day kayak hire
Water taxi transfers for you and your kayak
Itinerary
Water taxi from Marahau to Onetahuti
Kayak from Onetahuti to Bark Bay
Water taxi from Bark Bay 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.
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.
Homeward Bound Guided kayak trip: Explore the entire Abel Tasman Coast with the ultimate combo of water taxi rides, walking, guided and freedom kayaking.
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.
Availability: Oct - Apr 
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am 
Trip duration: Half Day 
Activity level: Moderate 
Ideal for: People short on time 
Kayak info: Onetahuti to Bark Bay 
Cruise info: Marahau to Onetahuti: 1 hr 15 min. Bark Bay to Marahau: 1 hr. 
