Kayak & Canoe Tours
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Swap Your Paddle for a 9.5 km Coastal Walk
After the kayaking section, continue the adventure on foot with an independent 9.5 km coastal walk. Moving from sea to trail changes the perspective completely, taking you from open water and beaches into the native bush and elevated coastal scenery that make walking in Abel Tasman such a natural complement to kayaking.
Combining the two activities is what makes this day distinctive. Rather than experiencing the national park solely from the water or the track, you get both perspectives in one active day, with the independence to move at your own pace. Allow around eight hours for the complete experience from Mārahau.
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: 14 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: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. 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
