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Start: Marahau
Locations: 3 See all
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 8 hours
Distance: 9.5 kms
Difficulty: 2
Minimum Age: 14

Details

Coastal Adventures Await on Our 1 Day Kayak & Walk

Experience the ultimate combination of paddling and walking on our 1 Day Kayak & Walk adventure, starting and finishing in Marahau. Glide through calm turquoise waters, past golden beaches and lush forested headlands. After your kayak journey, enjoy a unguided 9.5 km coastal walk offering stunning viewpoints and peaceful bush tracks.

If you’re staying overnight in the park, we can arrange a kayak with additional storage for your gear. This flexibility ensures you get the most out of your Abel Tasman experience without worrying about logistics. Whether you’re seeking a relaxed day out or a full-day active escape, this adventure perfectly blends both worlds.

Other Kayak and Walk Adventures

Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - After your kayak, enjoy an unguided walk around the Pitt Head Nature Loop in the Anchorage area. The track has lovely viewpoints and a quiet forest setting.

Earth Sea Sky - Walk further north on your own through the beautiful Bark Bay and Falls River area. Cross the well-known Falls River Swing Bridge, then meet your guide for an afternoon kayaking trip.

INCLUSIONS

  • Double kayak
  • Buoyancy vest, Paddle, Spray skirt, Paddle jacket
  • Safety emergency flares, waterproof map, water pump and a spare paddle.
  • Additional items in the winter: wetsuits, wetsuit booties.
  • NOT included: guide, lunch

TOUR INFORMATION

  • Check-in time: 8:15 am (1 Oct – 30 Apr) / 9.00am (1 May – 30 Sep)
  • Paddling time: Approximately 4 hours interspersed with breaks. No prior experience required
  • Nelson and Motueka Transfers available at an extra cost

AGE INFORMATION

  • Minimum Age: 12 years
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

  • More than 48 hours before departure: 10% admin/cancellation fee applies**
  • Between 24 and 48 hours of departure: 50% refund**
  • Within 24 hours of departure: No refund
  • No-shows: Full payment charged, no refunds

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

In accordance with a change in New Zealand legislation, we are now 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 pass on to your clients prior to them booking, so they 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.

Kayaking clothes:

  • Quick-drying clothes (shorts, t-shirt – preferably long-sleeved)
  • Warm top (wool/fleece)
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel

Campsite clothing:

  • Long pants
  • T-shirt
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Warm top (wool/fleece)
  • Trainers and socks
  • Sleeping clothes
  • Rainproof jacket

Personal items:

  • Medication
  • Toiletries
  • Camera (with enough film or memory)
  • Personal drinking bottle
  • First aid kit
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Food & water:

  • Enough food for your whole journey
  • Plenty of fresh water
    • (Filtered water available at base/huts; untreated water at campsites)

Cooking gear (if cooking hot meals):

  • Cooker and fuel
  • Pots and pans
  • Utensils, cutlery
  • Plates and cups

Camping gear:

  • Tent
  • Camping mat
  • Warm sleeping bag

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