• Two Day Tiki Tour

    Two Day Tiki Tour

    Also includes:

    • Media Pack included

      Social-ready photos & video

    • Packed lunch included

      Complimentary lunch


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Price

$530pp

Duration

2 Days

Experience the remoteness of the Northern part of the park over two glorious days.

Short on time? This perfectly crafted adventure combines one day of unguided coastal walking with one day of guided Marine Reserve kayaking—delivering the highlights of our popular Three Day Tiki Tour in a condensed two-day format. This is ‘kiwi tikiing’ at its best!

We have taken our popular Three Day Tiki and broken it into the first two days. This is ‘kiwi tikiing’ at its best!

Day One: Totaranui to Awaroa Walk

Your journey begins with a scenic water taxi ride to stunning Totaranui, gateway to the park’s most remote sections. From here, embark on an unguided walk through the northern wilderness, where lush coastal forest meets pristine golden-sand beaches in perfect harmony.

Wind your way through ancient native bush alive with birdsong, traverse gentle ridgelines offering panoramic coastal views, and discover secluded beaches where you might have the sand all to yourself. The day’s highlight comes at the magical Awaroa Lagoon crossing before arriving at your overnight  accommodation, Awaroa Glamping.

Day Two: Remote Marine Reserve Kayaking

Wake to birdsong before embarking on your guided Remote Marine Reserve Tour kayaking adventure. Spend approximately six hours exploring crystal-clear turquoise waters, paddle past dramatic granite formations, and encounter playful fur seals in their natural habitat. Your guide will provide delicious snacks and lunch. At day’s end, relax aboard the water taxi for your scenic return journey to Mārahau.

All of our trips are supported from our purpose-built kayak base, where you’ll have access to complimentary hot showers, Wi-Fi, secure gear storage and carparking, and client transport services. We provide top-quality soft gear, expertly fitted by our guides, along with top-quality kayaks and equipment tailored for your comfort and safety—so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

On this trip in the marine reserve you have a professional guide with you for around 6 hours sharing their knowledge and passion of the Abel Tasman. We also cater a snack and lunch on day two. Please note all other food is to be supplied by the client.

Every trip is unique like each of our clients.

Single supplement $90pp

We are normally able to secure space at Awaroa Glamping but at peak times this may not be possible, when booking your reservation it will be unconfirmed until we secure space. In the event we are not able to secure space we can discuss alternative accommodation in the National Park.

Print Itinerary
  • Check-in: 8.15 am
  • Open: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
  • Age: Minimum age is 12 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio
  • Food: Partially catered (includes lunch on guided kayak trip)
  • Paddling: Approximately 4 hours interspersed with breaks. No prior experience required
  • Abel Tasman Great Walk: Approximately 3 – 4 hours
  • Water Taxi: Two water taxi cruises
  • 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

Awaroa Glamping

Awaroa Start

Awaroa – Bark Bay

Bark Bay

Finish Bark Bay.

Onetahuti Start

Onetahuti – Bark Bay

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Anchorage

Drift into the calm sanctuary of Anchorage.

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Pick up Bark Bay

Start Awaroa/Finish Bark Bay.

 

Pick up Anchorage

Start Onetahuti/Finish Anchorage.

Shag Harbour

Visit Shag Harbour* a hidden inlet like nowhere else in the Abel Tasman.

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Tonga Island Marine Reserve see up close it’s playful inhabitants – the NZ fur seal, Kekno.

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Torrent Bay Lagoon

Explore sculptured granite headlands & tranquil lagoons

Falls River Lagoon

Explore tranquil lagoons

Pinnacle Island

Pinnacle Is, see up close it’s playful inhabitants – the NZ fur seal, Kekeno.

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Awaroa Eustary

Awaro

Totaranui

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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 we will provide tips and a map for your walk.
    8.30 am
    Water Taxi Mārahau to Totaranaui.
    10.00 am
    Arrive Totaranui.

    Walk Totaranui to Awaroa 2 hours, 5.5kms. Arrive Awaroa Glamping for your night’s accommodation.

    Your day two kayaking is based around the tide. We will let you know on check in which kayak option will be on offer or you can check our tide timetable in the description.

  • Awaroa - Bark Bay

    9.00 am
    Depart Awaroa and walk to Awaroa Beach.

    9.30 am
    Meet your guide who will arrive via water taxi.
    10.00 am
    Kayak from Awaroa - Bark Bay. Kayak approx 4 hours with breaks.
    1.15 pm
    Enjoy lunch in the Onetahuti area.
    3.30 pm
    Arrive Bark Bay.
    3.45 pm
    Water Taxi to Mārahau.
    4.30 pm
    Arrive back in Mārahau.

  • Onetahuti - Anchorage

    8.00 am
    Depart Awaroa and walk to Onetahuti.
    9.45 am
    Meet your guide who will arrive on a water taxi.
    10.00 am
    Kayak from Awaroa to Bark Bay. Kayak approx 4 hours with breaks.
    12.30 pm
    Enjoy lunch in the Bark Bay area.
    3.45 pm
    Arrive Anchorage.
    4.00 pm
    Water Taxi to Mārahau.
    4.30 pm
    Arrive back in Mārahau.

*Please note: This is an estimate of timings. Trip may change due to tide.

What to bring

Personal water bottle, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, swimwear, warm top (wool or fleece), wind jacket, a change of clothes, cameras and any medication. You will also need clothing and changes of clothing for the number of days you are out, torch, first aid kit. Food 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and snacks provided by you. Kayak trip includes lunch. Awaroa Glamping has options available for dinner at your own cost, these need to be pre-ordered a few days before departure. Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Mārahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water. Filtered water is available at our base, untreated water is available at campsites and huts and will require treating/boiling before using.

We Provide

A double sea kayak, buoyancy vest, paddle, spray skirt, paddle jacket, dry bags for cameras, a map and of course an awesome Abel Tasman Kayaks guide on the guided kayak day.

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.

  • What is the minimum age for guided kayaking?

    Guided customers need to be 12+. Under the age of 18  you need to be accompanied by an adult for all tours excluding Split Apple Classic. The age for Split Apple Classic Guided is 8+ and anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

  • Is food included on our tour?

    Lunch is included in all our guided tours, except for the Split Apple Classic, making it one of the many reasons to join Abel Tasman Kayaks. Summer lunches are a freshly baked roll filled with local produce, a sweet snack and fruit. We also provide fresh plunger coffee, tea and local juice; however, drinks are not included on the Earth Sea Sky trip due to timing. In winter we offer hot seasonal soup, home made bread rolls, fresh plunger coffee and local juice. Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be catered for, please ask at time of booking. Two, Three & Five Day Classic’s & Source to Sea are fully catered. Two Day & Three Day Tiki Tour trips require some catering by you. Check out the trip description to see what meals are required.

  • More FAQ’s

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

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What our customers say

What an amazing day we had! Our walk in the morning was lovely, and then we had the most delicious lunch provided to us (we will be dreaming of that sandwich forever). Our kayaking guides Jess and Henry were phenomenal, super knowledgeable, personable and great teachers for the newbie kayakers. Would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing day trip


Ryley Erickson

We checked in with Zac the day before the trip - he was super helful and friendly on the day we had Sam as a guide and he was very friendly and also knowledgeable.


Jane

Staff were very accommodating with transferring of our packs between bays as we walked the Abel Tasman. Last minute changes were not a problem for them at all. They were kind and helpful in each communication. Would highly recommend their services to anyone. Thanks!


Paula Leanne

Very good organised. Good instructies. Good Guide.
Geeling very good very safe also!: Never sit in a kayak before....
We enjoyed it very much!! Even when you are a little bit older. Just do it!!...


Ankie

Our kayak day trip was absolutly amazing, out guide was great and we saw a lot of sealions, birds and also a penguin. It was definitely worth the money. One of the best days on our New Zealand trip 😊


Nina

Perfect day. Great Walk. A Bit more Kajak would be great


Michael

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

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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. 🌊☀️✨

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.

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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 🌊🚤✨

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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 🌊🚤✨

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