• Three Day Classic Great Walk

    Three Day Classic Great Walk

    Also includes:

    • Media Pack included

      Social-ready photos & video

    • Packed lunch included

      Complimentary lunch


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Price

$1099pp

Duration

3 Days

Spend three days walking independently one of New Zealand’s premier walks and let us take care of the rest.

Explore the Abel Tasman coastal track walking at your own pace. Relax and recharge over three glorious days exploring the many golden beaches and lush coastal native bush. Take your time to explore side tracks, relax and swim at beaches, the days are yours to savour and independently explore this great walk. In the evening relax and be taken care of by your knowledgeable guide.

This trip offers the best of both worlds, independent walking with the added luxury of being hosted by a guide in the evening and mornings. Your guide will take care of logistics and meals so you can concentrate on enjoying walking one of New Zealand’s great walks. Your guide will arrange the following:

  • Provide a map and outline track highlights for each day
  • Provide you with packed lunch and snacks
  • Transfer bags/items you don’t want to carry to your evening campsite
  • Set up and pack down your campsite and relocate to the next campsite including the luxury hexatherm3D queen mattresses.
  • Host and prepare pre dinner drinks and nibbles, evening meals and breakfasts

The Abel Tasman is part of New Zealand’s great walk network and this premier track is designed for all levels of fitness. An outline of the journey is below. DoC’s full track brochure can be downloaded here. Summers call for lasting memories, and our Walking Classics do just that.

On this trip walking the coastline from Totaranui or Awaroa and surrounds to Mārahau you have a professional guide with you in the morning and evenings sharing their knowledge and passion of the Abel Tasman. All meals are catered and designed around your health and energy.  Accommodation for this trip is at stunning beachside campsites and all camping gear is included.

Every trip is unique like each of our clients.

We have set a summer schedule trips departing

Sun 22 Dec, Sat 5th Jan, Sat 9th Jan, Sun 17th Jan

. If you are looking to book outside of these scheduled departures, we’re happy to help—get in touch with us directly to arrange an alternative date for your adventure.

Print Itinerary
  • Check-in: 8.15 am
  • Age: Minimum age is 6 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio
  • Open: Departs Sat Jan, Feb & Mar. On request outside of these times
  • Food: Fully catered
  • Abel Tasman Great Walk: Approximately 4 – 6 hours depending on walk option
  • Water Taxi: One water taxi cruise
  • Bus: $80 Nelson return, $40 Motueka return operating 1 Oct – 30 Apr. On request outside of these times
  • Media Pack:

    Free social-ready images and video

  • Base Map

Water Taxi

Water taxi to Awaroa.

Campsite

Beach side camping fully catered.

Campsite

Beach side camping fully catered.

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

Walking through ferns, manuka and kanuka trees.

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

DoC marker signs.

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

Walking past lagoons.

 

Falls River

Falls River suspension bridge.

 

Te Pukatea

Side trip from Anchorage.

TePukatea - Abel Tasman Kayaks P

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

Viewpoints.

 

Abel Tasman Coast Walk

Leave the track to explore the beaches.


Departure Times

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

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

Itinerary

  • Day One

    8.15 am
    Check in and meet your guide.
    8.30 am
    Water Taxi to Awaroa or Totaranui.
    9.45 am
    Arrive Awaroa or Totaranui.
    10.00 am
    Start walking. Totaranui to Awaroa 2 hr 20 min, 7.1 km (tidal)
    Awaroa to Onetahuti, 1 hr 30 min, (4-5 km)

    Highlights: Skinner point lookout, Goat Bay, Awaroa Lagoon, Tonga Saddle, boardwalk prior to Onetahuti beach.

    Arrive Onetahuti campsite.

    7.00 pm
    Dinner and dessert.
    Day Two
    Breakfast.
    Pack any additional gear not required for the day.
    Walk from Onetahuti area to Anchorage.
    Onetahuti Bay to Bark Bay Hut (high tide track), 2 hr, 6.4 km
    Onetahuti Bay to Bark Bay (low tide crossing, Bark Bay estuary), 1 hr 45 min, 4.6 km

  • Day Two

    Bark Bay to Anchorage (high tide track), 4 hr, 11.5 km
    Bark Bay to Anchorage (Low tide Torrent Bay estuary), 3 hr, 8.4 km

    Highlights: Tonga Quarry, Bark Bay Estuary, Falls river & 47-metre long suspension bridge, Torrent Bay lookout, Torrent Bay Lagoon.

    Side trips: Cascade Creek, Cleopatras pool.
    Arrive Anchorage campsite.

    Arrive Anchorage campsite.
    7.00 pm
    Dinner and dessert.

    Day Three

    8.00 am
    Breakfast.

    9.00 am
    Pack any additional gear not required for the day.
    9.30 am
    Walk back to Mārahau.
    4 hrs, 12.4 km

    Highlights: Lookout at top of Anchorage, Yellow Point, views of Adele Island, Mārahau wetlands.
    3.30 pm
    Arrive Mārahau and unpack gear. Enjoy showers and refreshments at the Abel Tasman Kayaks base.

  • Sample Menu

    Day One

    Lunch: Abel Tasman Kayaks freshly baked roll filled with local produce.

    Dinner: Chickpea Curry & Chocolate Brownie.



    Day Two

    Breakfast: Cooked Breakfast and/or muesli served with yoghurt and fruit.

    Lunch: Wraps.

    Dinner: Nacho bean mix served with sour cream & sliced cake.



    Day Three

    Breakfast: Toasted English muffins and/or muesli served with yoghurt and fruit.

    Lunch: Mediterranean Pasta.

*Please note: These are an estimate of timings.

What to bring

Personal water bottle, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, swimwear, warm top (wool or fleece), wind jacket, a change of clothes, camera and any medication. Evening: Long pants, t-shirt, warm top (wool or fleece), trainers and socks, rain proof jacket. Personal: Toiletries, sleeping bag (we can provide this), torch.

We provide

We provide 2 person tents, thermarest inflatable mattresses, sleeping bags if required, plates, cutlery, cups, gas cookers, filtered water, all meals, accommodation in beachside campsites and of course an awesome Abel Tasman Kayaks guide for your evening and mornings.

FAQS

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • More FAQ’s

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

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What our customers say

These reviews are gathered through our independent client survey, designed by Get Smart using their Survey Science approach to track Customer Experience. Reviews with the Get Smart icon are gathered through that feedback tool.

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Get Smart

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

Brilliant tour with super knowledgable guides. The staff were all so friendly, the tour was well organised and never felt rushed. Special thanks to the staff who found our lost camera and posted it on down to our next stop for us!


Guide527342

Huge thanks to Sam and Olly for guiding our group through Abel Tasman you made the whole experience great! And also thanks to Kieran for the smooth sailing and showing us some wildlife along the way!


Joel

Sam and Ollie best Tour ever thanks so much!!


Jette

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That water ... 💙 The Abel Tasman is famous for its crystal-clear, turquoise seas – the perfect backdrop for kayaking.

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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 and her partner out exploring on a Two Day Tiki. A couple of days, countless moments & memories. . @jess_.etv #abeltasmankayaks

Not all beaches are easy to find…
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Photo credit @stardustseasphotography

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Not all beaches are easy to find… . Photo credit @stardustseasphotography

So many Missions, which one are you choosing? 👀

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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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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!

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No @lucalaidelli its no dream! The Abel Tasman is real and waiting to be explored! 📍@abeltasmankayaks . .. ... #abeltasmankayaks #abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #nelsontasmannz #NZMustDo #GreatWalksNZ #airnzshareme #natgeotravel #kayakingnz #seakayaking #seakayakingnz #explorenz #southislandnz

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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At high tide they rise like little islands; at low tide they reveal hidden channels and textures that make this coastline endlessly interesting. #abeltasmankayaks #abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #nelsontasmannz #NZMustDo #GreatWalksNZ #airnzshareme #natgeotravel #kayakingnz #seakayaking #seakayakingnz #explorenz #southislandnz

Steady strokes ❤

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Steady strokes ❤

Kayaks rafted up - a quiet moment to pause, connect, and take it all in before the adventure.

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Kayaks rafted up - a quiet moment to pause, connect, and take it all in before the adventure.

Summer days done right — kayak, swim, relax. 🌊☀️✨

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Summer days done right — kayak, swim, relax. 🌊☀️✨

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