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Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

5.0 (6 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

About this activity

Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and information you need.

Kayaking Tours On the Water Best Conversion Zombie Slice New Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 24 people
People per booking
1–24
Guide
English
Operated by
Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Limited

Ages: Children (10–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Stable double kayak (solo travellers are paired with the guide, or with another guest), paddle, spray skirt, buoyancy vest, gloves and booties for cold weather days. Dry bags to keep equipment dry.

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: bottled water
  • Not included: Bring a change of clothes.
  • Not included: Footwear in kayak is optional. Always bring walking shoes.

Itinerary

Experience the spectacular granite coast with a kayak trip that takes only 3 hours. Your kayak guide introduces you to your stable double kayak with full instructions and safety brief on the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach. Then, explore sculpted granite headlands, hidden coves and golden beaches fringed by lush native forest on the way to famous Split Apple Rock. Take a break on a sheltered beach, then return to Kaiteriteri.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Split Apple Rock

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your kayak guide meets you in front of Wilsons Abel Tasman ticket booth, between The Waterfront Restaurant and the On The Spot store, across the road from the beach.

End point

  • Your kayak guide meets you in front of Wilsons Abel Tasman ticket booth, between The Waterfront Restaurant and the On The Spot store, across the road from the beach.

Using your ticket

At Kaiteriteri:

There is a large, all-day parking area on the left after you cross over the estuary bridge. It is located across the road from the main beach and is free parking (just a $10 charge for peak season parking - 20 Dec to 10 Feb)

Our check in/ticket booth is located in the courtyard The Water Front Restaurant and the On the Spot store.

Driving Times

Nelson to Motueka 50 minutes (51 kms, 32 miles)

Motueka to Kaiteriteri 20 minutes (14 kms, 8.5 miles)

Marahau to Kaiteriteri: 7.5 kms, (4.6 miles). Driving time approx. 20 minutes

Please contact us if you need transport from Nelson or Motueka. This is an extra charge for day trips ($60 Return ex Nelson, $25 ex Motueka)

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.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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