Days
2
Pricing From
$799
Difficulty
3
The perfect holiday for you awaits at Abel Tasman National Park – one of New Zealand’s stunning national parks renowned for its golden sand beaches and sculptured granite cliffs. If two days is all you have to experience this natural wonder, this 2 Day Abel Tasman Kayaks Classic kayaking tour will bring you to one of its most spectacular sections. The tour can then be followed up by a day or two of hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
The vast and marvellous northern coast of Abel Tasman National Park is seldom visited by others, giving you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of this natural wonder. Follow the coastline from Awaroa down to Marahau on a kayak, exploring Tonga Island, encountering adorable seals, relaxing on inviting beaches, discovering lagoons, islands and Maori Pa (village) sites, and learning about the lore and history of the place.
This 2 Day Abel Tasman Kayaks Classic kayaking tour is fully catered with sumptuous kai (food) to let you fully enjoy the gems the park has to offer. You may even decide to stay in the park and explore the coastal track for another day or two.
Previous experience is not required.
Difficulty: 3
CHECK-IN: 8.15 am
AGE: Minimum 12 years, under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio
OPEN: Departs Sat Jan, Feb & Mar. On request outside of these times
FOOD: Fully catered
PADDLING: Approximately 4 – 5 hours per day interspersed with breaks. No prior experience required
ABEL TASMAN GREAT WALK: Yes – optional short bush walks
WATER TAXI: Two water taxi cruises
Start: Marahau (8:15am)
Finish: Marahau (4:30pm)
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The perfect holiday for you awaits at Abel Tasman National Park – one of New Zealand’s stunning national parks renowned for its golden sand beaches and sculptured granite cliffs. If two days is all you have to experience this natural wonder, this 2 Day Abel Tasman Kayaks Classic kayaking tour will bring you to one of its most spectacular sections. The tour can then be followed up by a day or two of hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
The vast and marvellous northern coast of Abel Tasman National Park is seldom visited by others, giving you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of this natural wonder. Follow the coastline from Awaroa down to Marahau on a kayak, exploring Tonga Island, encountering adorable seals, relaxing on inviting beaches, discovering lagoons, islands and Maori Pa (village) sites, and learning about the lore and history of the place.
This 2 Day Abel Tasman Kayaks Classic kayaking tour is fully catered with sumptuous kai (food) to let you fully enjoy the gems the park has to offer. You may even decide to stay in the park and explore the coastal track for another day or two.
Previous experience is not required.
8.15am Check in and meet your guide.
8.30am Water Taxi to Awaroa.
9.45am Arrive Awaroa.
9.50am Packing kayak and briefing.
10.15am Kayak from Awaroa to Bark Bay. Total kayak time approx 4.5 hours including lunch and breaks.
4.30pm Arrive Bark Bay area.
5.00pm Set up camp site.
7.00pm Dinner and dessert.
8.00am Breakfast.
9.00am Decamp.
9.30am Kayak from Bark Bay area to Marahau. Total kayak time approx 5 hours with breaks.
12.00pm Enjoy lunch in the Anchorage area.
4.00pm Arrive back in Marahau.
Cost per person
Nov 2025 - Mar 2026: from NZ$799
8.15am Check in and meet your guide.
8.30am Water Taxi to Awaroa.
9.45am Arrive Awaroa.
9.50am Packing kayak and briefing.
10.15am Kayak from Awaroa to Bark Bay. Total kayak time approx 4.5 hours including lunch and breaks.
4.30pm Arrive Bark Bay area.
5.00pm Set up camp site.
7.00pm Dinner and dessert.
8.00am Breakfast.
9.00am Decamp.
9.30am Kayak from Bark Bay area to Marahau. Total kayak time approx 5 hours with breaks.
12.00pm Enjoy lunch in the Anchorage area.
4.00pm Arrive back in Marahau.
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