3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

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About this activity

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our Beachfront Eco-Lodges, Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa, with ensuite rooms, hot showers and delicious meals cooked for you. We take care of the details, so you get to escape from stress, revive your senses and reconnect with what’s important to you. Discover how life just seems better here.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–26
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Limited

Ages: Children (12–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: ensuite room
Included: 2 nights accommodation in Beachfront Lodges
Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: All activities

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Tōtaranui

Abel Tasman National Park

8 hours

Scenic coach trip from Nelson (1 hour) or Motueka (20 mins) to Kaiteriteri. Boat cruise (2 hours) along the spectacular granite coast to Tōtaranui. Walk 2.5 hours through lush native forest and along golden-sand beaches to Awaroa.

Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa ensuite twin/double room

Day 2 · Awaroa to Torrent Bay

Abel Tasman National Park

6 hours

Walk 4 hours from Awaroa to the long golden sands of Onetahuti Beach. Here, your guide settles you into a stable double kayak with full instructions and safety brief, then it's on to the water to explore secret coves and islands down the coast to Torrent Bay. If the weather allows, kayak to the seal colony on Tonga Island. Approximately 4 hours paddling with a lunch break on a sheltered beach.

Torrent Bay Lodge ensuite twin/double room

Day 3 · Torrent Bay to Motueka/Nelson

Abel Tasman National Park

8 hours

In your kayak, skim through sheltered azure waters to explore the sculpted granite coast. Approximately 4 hours paddling from Torrent Bay to Marahau or Kaiteriteri with a lunch break to stretch your legs or relax. Your guide designs the day around the tides and your interests and abilities. Our coach meets you to return to Motueka or Nelson.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Wilsons Abel Tasman Office, 409 High St. On the intersection with Old Wharf Road. Entrance on Old Wharf Road

End point

Wilsons Abel Tasman Office, 409 High St. On the intersection with Old Wharf Road. Entrance on Old Wharf Road

Pickup points

Avalon Manor Motel
Tides Hotel
The Sails Nelson
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Mid City Motor Lodge
Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Nelson Airport
Delorenzo's Studio Apartments
Kingsgate Motel
Palms Nelson
Century Park Motor Lodge

and 2 more pickup points

Call us the night before your trip departure to confirm pick up time and place.

Using your ticket

Please call us before your departure date on Freephone 0800 223 582 to confirm details of your trip and your pick up location.
If we know where you are staying, we deliver a Lodge Luggage Bag and Pre-trip information to your accommodation
Minimum age is 12 years
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.