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Two Routes, One Abel Tasman Kayak & Walk Adventure
Route 1: Awaroa → Onetahuti by kayak, then Onetahuti → Bark Bay on foot. After paddling south from Awaroa, leave your kayak at Onetahuti and walk approximately 6.4 km to Bark Bay. The Coast Track passes golden Onetahuti Beach and historic Tonga Quarry before continuing through native forest towards the Bark Bay estuary. Allow around two hours for the walking section before meeting the afternoon water taxi.
Route 2: Onetahuti → Bark Bay by kayak, then Bark Bay → Anchorage on foot. Paddle south through the Tonga Island Marine Reserve to Bark Bay, then continue independently along the Coast Track to Anchorage. Cross the Falls River suspension bridge and walk through native forest towards Torrent Bay and Anchorage. Depending on the tide and route taken around Torrent Bay, the walk covers approximately 9.2–11.7 km and takes around three hours before your return water taxi to Mārahau.
INCLUSIONS
- Lunch
- Two water taxis
- Double kayak
- Buoyancy vest, Spray skirt
- Paddle, Paddle jacket
- Dry bags for cameras
- Friendly and experienced Abel Tasman Kayaks guide
- 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
- walking shoes, cameras and any medication.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Check-in time: 8:15 am
- Paddling time: Approximately 2 hours interspersed with breaks. No prior experience required
- Walking Time: Approximately 2 hours
- 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.
