• 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 Marahau 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 Marahau.

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

Zoe, our guide, made sure we were completely prepared for the trip, but in a very chilled way. We were lucky with the conditions and Zoe gave us plenty of info re the local fauna & flora and the history of the area. Highly recommended !


ian1ellis

Such a great way to spend a day! The hike to Observation beach was great with lots of spots to view the ocean and beaches along the way. Lunch was excellent; I am so impressed with how tasty it was, especially since it was so simple. Our guide Louisa was helpful, knowledgeable and clear in her instructions and was also super friendly, really enjoyed chatting to her along the way. The wind was in our favour so it was a nice easy kayak and we could really enjoy the views. Equipment provided was excellent and well cared for and instructions on its use were clear and helpful. Please give the staff a hand loading and unloading the kayaks if asked, my friend and I were really disappointed that most of our group ignored this request and left straight away. With a few sets of hands it’s not difficult!
Highly recommend this as a great way to see the National Park from a few different perspectives.


Sophielouwho

Wow what an awesome tour supported by an equally awesome team. Did the 3 day kayak tour and would totally recommend. Actually time went way to quick. Glad we did the guided tour. MASSIVE shout out to our SPECTACULAR guide, Kyle. He just made the trip to the highlight it was. The base to start from equally impressive with coffee and food available before you head off and then again on return. Would highly recommend using these guys.


brentwhibs

A really good trip where we enjoyed paddling in lovely water in the most beautiful nature. We were out around the island of Adele where there was a unique bird life. Fur seals also lived on the island, which we saw from the water side. We ate lunch on the beach and then a fantastic walk/hike back to Marahau.


Kirsten P

LOVED this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, safe, and funny. He guided us to beautiful lagoons, outcroppings with fur seals, and pointed out lots of birds. Perfect trip with our young adult and teen kids!


Sillymommy2003

We had a lovely time with this activity. It started with excellent communication on part of the tour operators- we needed to understand options for one of our group who had a shoulder injury (prior to the trip). They assured us they would provide a water taxi for that person, meaning they could still participate in the hike. The hike was beautiful and not too challenging. We took every overlook spur trail and still met the guide at a fabulous beach in plenty of time for lunch and relaxation before the kayak portion. Lunch was fresh and delicious. Guide was amusing. Kayak and “sailing” back was enjoyable.


Melinda S

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🌊 Weekend Adventure Alert! 🌊 Join our 2 Day Classic Guided Tour this Saturday for just $699, save $100.

Paddle golden bays, explore hidden lagoons, and camp under a canopy of stars — the Abel Tasman at its absolute best. 

Limited spots available — don’t miss this one!
👉 Book now on 03 527 8022 and make your weekend unforgettable. All your meals, gear, and sorted.
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Just your everyday beach traffic… 🚜🌊
Our tractors are the behind-the-scenes heroes — towing kayaks, launching adventures and cruising across golden sand.

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Explore granite cliffs and rocky coves - sculpted by time, tides, and a touch of Abel Tasman magic. 🌊
Public holiday blues? Fix it: book your next set of public holidays with Abel Tasman Kayaks 😉
And the sun rises!
Explore this stunning coastline this summer with ease – we’ve got you covered with a full briefing and comprehensive maps 🗺️to make your adventure simple, safe, and unforgettable.
A paddle with a dip in the Abel Tasman. 🏊‍♀️☀️
Welcome daylight savings - when the days stretch longer, giving you more time to soak up sun and adventure.

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Glide in, paddle up, and land your kayak right on golden sand — one of the Abel Tasman way to arrive at the beach. 🚣‍♂️✨

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We might be coming out of winter, but there’s still time to soak up the crisp, clear days on a winter kayak. Fewer people, calm waters, and stunning light.

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