2 Day Kayak & Walk North

One day kayaking, one day walking.

Paddle from Marahau to Anchorage and walk the coastal track to Bark Bay.

Paddle from Marahau to Anchorage Bay on day one exploring the beautiful Astrolabe. The water taxi will collect your kayak from Anchorage at the end of the day. Spend the night at Anchorage and on day two continue north to either Bark Bay or Onetahuti. Enjoy crossing the famous Falls River swing bridge a highlight on the Abel Tasman Great Walk coastal track. Check out glimpses of the sea through the lush native bush as your spend the day walking. Finish your adventure with a Water Taxi cruise back to Marahau. If the walk seems a little long check out our 2 Day Kayak & Walk South back to Marahau.

Recommended campsite: Anchorage. Camp pass included in price which we book on your behalf.

Fully explore the Astrolabe/Anchorage area by kayak.
Drift into the Torrent Bay lagoon on a high tide.
Have your kayak picked up at the end of day one.
Spend a night at Anchorage.
Walk North along the coastal track to Bark Bay or Onetahuti.
Enjoy the walk across the 47m swing bridge over Falls River.
At the end of your walk be picked up by the Water Taxi.

Make your first day easier and book a bag/pack transfer to Anchorage for $25 per bag/pack.

Hut accommodation is available for an additional cost, please contact us to arrange and camping gear can be hired at time of booking if required.

Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires). This trip is recommended for confident outdoors people.

Price

$212NZ pp

Duration

2 Days

Check-in: 8.15 am (10.30 am & noon subject to availability) (1 Oct – 30 Apr) 9.00am (1 May – 30 Sep)
Open: 1 Oct – 31 May
Age: Minimum 14 years, under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio
Includes: Kayak hire, kayak transfer and camp pass (Abel Tasman Kayaks books on your behalf)
Food: Self catered
Paddling: Approximately 4 hours interspersed with breaks. Recommended for confident outdoors people
Abel Tasman Great Walk: Approximately 3 – 4 hours
Water Taxi: One water taxi cruise
Bus: $70 Nelson return, $30 Motueka return operating 1 Oct – 30 Apr. On request outside of these times

Adele Island Bird Sanctuary

Adele Island / Motuareronui is a predator free sanctuary and home to species such as the South Island Robin/Toutouwai (pictured) and Saddleback/Tieke.

NZ Fur Seal/Kekeno

NZ fur seals Kekeno can be seen at the northern end of the island.

Anchorage & Surrounds

Paddle into the calm waters of Anchorage or Drift into Torrent Bay Lagoon on a high tide. Optional short walks can be accessed from Anchorage.

Astrolabe

Paddle the sheltered waters of the Astrolabe exploring 12 beautiful beaches, caves, rocky outcrops and islands.

Kaka

Kaka New Zealands native parrot have been reintroduced to Bark Bay. They are often heard before they are seen, listen out for their call a harsh, repeated, rhythmic ‘ka ka’.

Falls River Swing Bridge

Catch glimpses of the sea through the lush native bush as your spend the day walking.

Bark Bay Pick up

Onetahuti pick up

Night 1

Anchorage Campsite (50 sites).

No rental kayaking past this point (shag harbour)

Full Park Map

Departure Times

Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.

Note the Department of Conservation applies a pricing system that varies depending on residency status.

Risk Disclosure: For an understanding of the potential risks please click here and read before you book.

Itinerary

Day 1

8.15am

Check in and start your kayak rental briefing. The briefing highlights areas of interest in the Abel Tasman National Park, weather forecasts and local conditions, hazards, safety and self rescue.

9.30am

On water assessment with guide.

10.00am

Explore the Astrolabe and Anchorage area by kayak.

4.00pm

kayak pick up at Anchorage by water taxi.

Spend the night at Anchorage.
Day 2

Walk from Anchorage to Bark Bay (high tide route approx 4hrs, 11.5km, low tide route approx 3hrs, 8.4km).

or

Walk from Anchorage to Onetahuti Bay (high tide route approx 6hrs, 17.9km, low tide route approx 5hrs, 14.8km).

3.15pm

Water Taxi pick up Onetahuti
or

3.45pm

Water Taxi pick up Bark Bay.

4.30pm

Return to Abel Tasman Kayaks’ base.

*Please note this is an estimate of timings base on a 8.15am check-in.

Preparation

Camp pass: Provided at check in.

Kayaking clothes: You’re bound to get wet when kayaking bring some quick drying clothes to paddle in. Shorts, t-shirt (long sleeves are preferable), warm top (wool/fleece), hat, sunglasses and shoes. Don’t forget your swimsuit and a towel!

Campsite clothing: Warm campsite clothing is essential for the evenings. Long pants, t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, warm top (wool/fleece), trainers and socks, sleeping clothing, rainproof jacket.

Personal items: Such as medication, toiletries, camera (with plenty of film or memory space!), personal drinking bottle, first aid kit, torch, sunscreen and insect repellent.

We provide: Buoyancy vest, spray skirt, paddle jacket, paddle, safety emergency flares, waterproof map, water pump and a spare
paddle.

Additional items in the winter: wetsuits, wetsuit booties.

Food & water: 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.

Day 1: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Cooking equipment: If you plan to cook a hot meal ensure you bring a cooker and fuel as fires are only permitted in certain parts of the park, at certain times of the year. Pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, plates and cups will also come in handy.

Camping equipment: During the evening it can become quite cool in the park so please make sure you pack a tent, camping mat and a warm sleeping bag.

FAQS

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More FAQ’s

A full list of our FAQ’s can be found here.

What our customers say

Friend and I did a two day kayak and walk. Started with kayak on day one. The kayak was all packed with our overnight camp gear we hired from the place. Location and parking was easy. Good safety demonstration and a short ride to launch site on back of tractor/trailer. Site had a good setup with shower and toilet facilities. Staff were very helpful on arrival and departure. Camp gear... read more read less

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Price

Duration

Adele Island Bird Sanctuary

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Anchorage & Surrounds

Astrolabe

Kaka

Falls River Swing Bridge

Bark Bay Pick up

Onetahuti pick up

Night 1

No rental kayaking past this point (shag harbour)

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