Catch a water taxi to Totaranui before walking South.

Experience the coastline by water before walking back to Marahau.

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 unique, 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.

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.

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.

 

Price

$63pp

Duration

1 Day

  • Adult: $63.00
  • Child (up to 14): $31.50
  • Child (5 & under): $0
  • Check-in: 8.30am
  • Open: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
  • Age: Any age, under 18’s need to be accompanied by at least 1 adult
  • Food: Lunch can be provided for $20pp or bring your own
  • 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
  • Base Map - Abel Tasman Kayaks

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

  • 8.30am
    Check in.
    8.45am
    Water Taxi to Totaranui.
    10.00am
    Arrive Totaranui.

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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We did the 3 day classic guided kayak trip. From the first contact with the company through to when we said our last goodbyes, Abel Tasman Kayaks were fantastic. Our guide, Awatea was amazing, whipping up fabulous meals at each lunch and overnight stop. He was an experienced guide, coaching us through a couple of more exciting sections on the route and we always felt safe and... read more


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Our guides provide loads of valuable tips as part of the rental briefing.

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Our guides provide loads of valuable tips as part of the rental briefing.

There are not many places in the world where you start your trip sitting in a boat traveling down the road. ❤️ launching from Marahau.

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There are not many places in the world where you start your trip sitting in a boat traveling down the road. ❤️ launching from Marahau.

Where to next? ❤️ the options in the Abel Tasman.

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Where to next? ❤️ the options in the Abel Tasman.

Paddling in sync 🚣‍♂️ the perfect way to explore the Abel Tasman.

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Paddling in sync 🚣‍♂️ the perfect way to explore the Abel Tasman.

Happy Leap Day! Perhaps these kayakers are catching a glimpse of dolphins leaping on this special day? 🐬🛶

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Happy Leap Day! Perhaps these kayakers are catching a glimpse of dolphins leaping on this special day? 🐬🛶

Enjoying lunch and a coffee in the Abel Tasman.

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Enjoying lunch and a coffee in the Abel Tasman.

Islands stealing the foreground, and there are three waiting to be explored in the Abel Tasman. 🏝️🗺️

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Islands stealing the foreground, and there are three waiting to be explored in the Abel Tasman. 🏝️🗺️

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