The Two Gods - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand, Marahau

About this activity

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide timetable means on any given departure your experience the best part of the park and are able to explore the marine reserve to the fullest. Explore the realm of Tangaroa, God of the sea and feel the presence of Tane Mahuta, God of the forest on this trip. Start Awaroa/Finish Bark Bay or Start Onetahuti/Finish Anchorage

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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Abel Tasman Kayaks

Ages: Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dietary requirements catered for. Lunch is a freshly baked roll filled with local produce, a sweet snack, fruit, fresh plunger coffee and local juice.

Not included

Not included: Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately.

Itinerary

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide timetable means on any given departure your experience the best part of the park and are able to explore the marine reserve to the fullest. Explore the realm of Tangaroa, God of the sea and feel the presence of Tane Mahuta, God of the forest on this trip. Start Awaroa/Finish Bark Bay Kayaking out from Awaroa allows a visit to Shag Harbour*, a hidden inlet like nowhere else in the Abel Tasman.Carry on paddling south to explore the coastline at the top of the Marine Reserve before heading into Onetahtui. Lunch at Onetahuti before spending the afternoon walking exploring between Onetahuti and Bark Bay.Highlights incl Tonga Quarry and the Bark Bay Estuary & the Kaka population. Start Onetahuti/Finish Anchorage Heading out from Onetahuti via Tonga Island experience the seals frolicking on Tonga Island, Tonga Arches, and tranquil lagoons in the heart of the park.Lunch at Bark Bay before spending the afternoon walking exploring between Bark Bay and Anchorage.Highlights incl the Kaka population, Falls River suspension bridge & the Torrent Bay lagoon.

Stop 1
Abel Tasman National Park

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet at Abel Tasman Kayaks Base 273 SandyBay-Marahau Road, Marahau at 8.15am

End point

Please meet at Abel Tasman Kayaks Base 273 SandyBay-Marahau Road, Marahau at 8.15am

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with New Zealand legislation, we are obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to read prior to booking, so you are aware of the risks of participation. Risk Disclosure In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this water-based activity include but are not limited to; Personal Injury (sea sickness, heat stroke, hypothermia, drowning) and Property Damage. Abel Tasman Kayaks mitigate this risk through thorough preparation and adherence to a detailed Risk Identification and Management System. This includes providing you with the necessary information, training and safety equipment to participate in our activities. You are personally responsible for listening to our directions, adhering to our advice, and making responsible decisions to keep yourself safe. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify, alter or cancel activities at any given time if we feel your safety, or the safety of others may be compromised.