• 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

Ik heb genoten van het eerste gedeelte, de eigen hike op de Abel Tasman Coast Track naar Observation beach, met al die prachtige viewpoints. Daarna een heerlijke lunch aan het water, om vervolgens na goede instructies van jonge guide Sam, met de Kayak langs de stranden en baaien terug te peddelen. We hadden ineens even slecht weer waardoor hij ons heel verstandig snel naar main land bracht. Gelukkig knapte het op en hebben we lekker in de zon verder kunnen kayakken. Misschien een beetje duur, maar het is zeer de moeite waard!


Mireille

Coastal scenery, everything organised for us.


Anon

Sam was an excellent guide - lot of fun!


Saavan

It was amazing


mathilde

Nature and guiding.


Anon

Had a great time! They supplied great equipment and we felt looked after by the briefing and helpful staff.


Ellen

#ABELTASMANKAYAKS

Even on the best adventures, you’ve gotta stop and eat!  Pretty mint lunch spot if you ask us 😎🌿
No @lucalaidelli its no dream! The Abel Tasman is real and waiting to be explored! 

📍@abeltasmankayaks 
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At high tide they rise like little islands; at low tide they reveal hidden channels and textures that make this coastline endlessly interesting.

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Steady strokes ❤
Kayaks rafted up - a quiet moment to pause, connect, and take it all in before the adventure.
Summer days done right — kayak, swim, relax. 🌊☀️✨
As we head into a long weekend, the weather’s looking fab for exploring this part of the world — endless coastline, open space, and plenty of room to slow down and take it all in.
Whether you’re walking the tracks or kayaking the coastline, there are plenty of ways to explore the Abel Tasman - options for however you like to explore 🌊🚤✨
Raft up your kayaks, take a breather, and soak it all in - the calm, the colours, the coastline. 

Sometimes the best way to explore is to pause, appreciate, and let the adventure settle in around you.

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Gathering for a briefing. Checking the plan, getting set, and getting ready for the  excitement of what’s ahead.
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