Guided Kayak Tours
Two Day Classic
Price
$799pp
Duration
2 Days
There are several ways to experience the park, each offering a unique perspective. Guided trips come with catering or partial catering, while rental trips are self-catered. All overnight trips* include camp passes, which we arrange for you.
Top tips:
- Camping or staying overnight in the park is truly magical. If you have the time, we highly recommend it. You’ll return feeling refreshed and revitalized.
- Opting for a water taxi-assisted trip allows you to explore more of the park. Our dedicated support vessels depart from our base earlier than others, often getting you to the beach before anyone else.
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Guided Kayak Tours
Three Day Classic
Price
$1199pp
Duration
3 Days
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Guided Kayak Tours, Walking Tours
Three Day Classic Great Walk
Price
$1099pp
Duration
3 Days
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Guided Kayak Tours, Walking Tours
Kayak & Walk
Price
$230pp
Duration
1 Day
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Guided Kayak Tours
Remote Marine Reserve
Price
$355pp
Duration
1 Day
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Kayak Rentals
1 Day Freedom
Price
$125pp
Duration
1 Day
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Kayak Rentals, Walking Tours
3 Day Kayak & Walk South
Price
$308 NZ pp
Duration
3 Days
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Walking Tours, Water Taxi
Great Walk Bark Bay to Awaroa
Price
$127pp
Duration
1 Day
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Are camp passes included in overnight trips?
Yes, camp passes are included in the package price for all overnight accommodation. We take care of booking and paying for the campsites on your behalf and provide the passes when you check in. If you wish to upgrade to stay in hut please contact us separately there will be an additional cost.
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Can we hire/rent single kayaks?
No. Due to the safety procedures in place, you cannot hire or rent single kayaks. The exception is if your group size is an odd number where there will be one single kayak provided along with double kayaks. E.g For a group of 3 – 1 x double kayak, and 1 x single kayak, group of 5 – 2 x double kayaks and 1 x single kayak.
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Environment Access Fee
Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.
A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the National Park. Fees are adjusted according to your trip, you can see your contribution when you purchase a ticket.
Find out more on how we are looking after this special place including our commitment to the Mārahau Pledge.
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What is the minimum age for guided kayaking?
Guided customers need to be 12+. Under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult for all tours excluding Split Apple Classic. The age for Split Apple Classic Guided is 8+ and anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
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Is food included on our tour?
Lunch is included in all our guided tours, except for the Split Apple Classic, making it one of the many reasons to join Abel Tasman Kayaks. Summer lunches are a freshly baked roll filled with local produce, a sweet snack and fruit. We also provide fresh plunger coffee, tea and local juice; however, drinks are not included on the Earth Sea Sky trip due to timing. In winter we offer hot seasonal soup, home made bread rolls, fresh plunger coffee and local juice. Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be catered for, please ask at time of booking. Two, Three & Five Day Classic’s & Source to Sea are fully catered. Two Day & Three Day Tiki Tour trips require some catering by you. Check out the trip description to see what meals are required.
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What is the minimum age for renting a kayak?
Rental customers need to be 14+ and anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
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Do I need hiking boots?
For walking the track, firm footwear is required, but boots are not essential, walking sandals or sports shoes are fine.
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Where can we get drinking water?
There is no filtered drinking water in the park. All campsites have water; however, this water must be boiled or treated. Water in the camp sites is piped from streams and is unsafe for consumption. Use only safe water (e.g. boiled, treated, filtered) for drinking, brushing teeth etc. In this regard Giardia is the main concern. There is filtered water at our base.
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Can I buy food and drink in the Abel Tasman National Park?
If your trip requires you to bring your own food we recommend purchasing this before you get to Marahau. We do sell a few small snack items and drinks. There is a small store in Marahau but the nearest supermarket is in Motueka. Check your confirmation or trip description to see the food requirements for the tour you have selected. Food suggestions can also be found here.
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Are there toilets in the park?
Yes, these are regularly cleaned and restocked with paper by park staff.
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Is food included?
All kayak rentals & kayak & walk rentals are self catered (unless you have opted to add lunch for day 1 at time of booking) the trip description provides suggestions of meals. Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey, food tips can be found here. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Marahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water with you. Filtered water is available at our base and hut sites, untreated water is available at the campsites.
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If I am on my own can I rent a kayak?
It’s possible to join a guided trip if you’re a solo traveller. We will pair you with another guest or a guide. No rentals are available to solo kayakers due to safety.
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Do I need any previous kayaking experience to rent a kayak?
While past kayaking experience is desirable, a reasonable level of camping and outdoor skills and water confidence is essential. Before you go out on a kayaking trip you are briefed by a qualified sea kayak guide who is very familiar with the park and will provide you with information about places to go, how far you are likely to get in the time you have and information on safety, weather and sea conditions.
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How much gear/equipment can we store in our kayaks for an overnight trip?
You can easily fit the equivalent of approximately two large packs full of equipment in the dry storage areas of a double sea kayak. This needs to be put inside large plastic bags to fit into the hatches. Check out our video on tips for packing your kayak.
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Do you hire camping gear?
Yes, from gas bottles to a full set of gear. It can be booked online at time of booking or over the phone a full list can be found here. These items are subject to availability.
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More FAQ’s
A full list of our FAQ’s can be found here.
Tom was such a knowledgable and fun guide, we were even able to explore the intertidal lagoons at high tide which was unbelievably beautiful. From start to finish it was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend exploring the park with ATK!!!! 
