Kayak & Canoe Tours
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Kayak Through the Tonga Island Marine Reserve
The Tonga Island Marine Reserve brings wildlife and striking coastal geology into the heart of the journey. Paddle past Tonga Island and sculpted granite formations such as the Tonga Arches, keeping watch for kekeno/New Zealand fur seals along rocky shores and in the surrounding water. Seabirds and other marine life may also appear, although wildlife sightings naturally vary from day to day.
A relaxed beachside lunch provides a welcome pause before you continue south towards Bark Bay or Anchorage, depending on the day’s route. Travelling by kayak gives you an intimate, water-level perspective on this protected coastline, while the water-taxi journeys at either end extend the experience across a much larger section of Abel Tasman National Park. It’s a full day shaped by tides, wildlife, beaches and the changing character of the coast.
INCLUSIONS
- Lunch
- Two water taxi cruises
- Double kayak, Paddle
- Buoyancy vest, Spray skirt, Paddle jacket
- Friendly and experienced Abel Tasman Kayaks guide
- Dry bags for cameras
- Free social-ready images and video
WHAT TO BRING
- Please bring personal water bottle
- hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel
- swimsuit, warm top (wool or fleece), wind jacket
- change of clothes, cameras and any medication.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Check-in time: 8:15 am
- 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: 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.