• Walking Tours

    Walking Tours

Choose one of our walks

The Abel Tasman Coastal track is part of New Zealand’s great walk network. Its’ famous for its access to it’s many golden beaches and the native forest fringing the granite coastline. It is a unique great walk in that every ‘section’ of the coastal track offers multiple opportunities to stop off at golden sand beaches and other coastal highlights, in fact certain sections of the coastal track are the stunning sweeping golden beaches. Unlike other Great Walks, you also have the unique benefit of taking a water taxi in and out to experience sections of the track at your own leisure, and to suit your own timetable.  It really is a park for all seasons and all people!  So from half day through to the full five day journey, there is really is something for everyone.

Walking in the park is generally broken into the following sections Mārahau to Observation, Observation to Anchorage, Anchorage to Bark Bay, Bark Bay to Onetahhuti, Onetahuti to Awaroa and Awaroa to Totaranui.

Each section is roughly 2 – 4 hours of walking on a well formed track. We offer a number of independent walk only options which start with a scenic water taxi ride allowing you more time walking the section that you have choosen. If you have time, we recommend choosing our Three Day Classic Walk which covers the whole track, relax and recharge walking from Totaranui back to Mārahau.

We understand sometimes it’s hard to choose between walking and kayaking so we have pieced together trips that offer both as an option. Kayaking requires no extra fitness level, and our guides provide simple instructions to help you quickly master the basics.  A trip like the Two Gods sees you exploring the Tonga Island Marine Reserve by kayak before exploring and walking the middle section of the coastal track or our rental kayak and walk options offer flexibility to experience the Abel Tasman by both land and sea, with each trip highlighting unique and complementary parts of the park.

What our customers say

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Get Smart

Zack was a great guide! He took the safety briefing very seriously and it was an overall great experience! Great kayak and the national park is obviously stunning.


Anna

good safety briefing
good and nice guide
and the beautiful environment


PS

Whitney was a very knowledgeable guide. felt safe. good lunch!


Jo

It was very well run, helpful staff, we felt very prepared.


Katie

Absolutely amazing. It was a wonderful Journey with beautiful landscapes. Our guide Oli was fantastic and i would like to thank him very much for this perfect day. A must do for everyone who stay in Marahau


Florent

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Kaka, Tūi and bellbird, flitting through the bush before the rest of the park wakes up.

First light on the Coast Track sounds like this - no traffic, no chatter, just birdsong doing most of the talking. Worth being up for.

Early starts have their reasons.

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AbelTasman #CoastTrack #AbelTasmanNationalPark #NewZealand #NZMustDo #purenz
There's a particular kind of quiet that settles in once the tent's up and the kettle's on.

What's your version of switching off?

#AbelTasmanKayaks  #AbelTasman #NewZealand #PureNZ
Astrolabe Roadstead doesn't show up on the standard tourist map — mostly because you can't drive to it.

Twelve beaches and a  couple of islands, only reachable by water. It's one of the  one of our favourites to paddle.

Ever paddled somewhere you couldn't have walked to?

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AbelTasman #AstrolabeRoadstead #AbelTasmanNationalPark #KayakingNZ #NewZealand #PureNZ
We look forward to welcoming our first summer guests on the water again this week, and it's worth saying: every guest contributes directly to the National Park.

Hear Jack talk about why tourism only works if nature comes first 🌿

Ready to get naturing this season?

#AbelTasmanKayaks #AlwaysBeNaturing #docgovtnz  #AbelTasman #AbelTasmanNationalPark #Marahau #KayakingNZ #NewZealand #PureNZ #mārahaupledge
That water ... 💙 The Abel Tasman is famous for its crystal-clear, turquoise seas – the perfect backdrop for kayaking.
Jess and her partner out exploring on a Two Day Tiki. A couple of days, countless moments & memories.
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@jess_.etv 
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Not all beaches are easy to find…
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Photo credit @stardustseasphotography
So many Missions, which one are you choosing? 👀
Even on the best adventures, you’ve gotta stop and eat!  Pretty mint lunch spot if you ask us 😎🌿
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