Anchorage

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Anchorage has the first large camping area and hut in the Abel Tasman National park from Marahau at the southern entrance.

Anchorage is well sheltered by headlands to the north and south so is the ideal spot for yachties to anchor their launches – hence its name. To the south of Anchorage is the Pitt Head Loop track and the quintessential golden-sand, crescent shaped Te Pukatea Bay. To the north of Anchorage, across a tidal estuary, lies Torrent Bay. During low tides, you can walk directly across the estuary to Torrent Bay in about 20 minutes and to Cleopatra’s pool in about an hour. The high-tide Abel Tasman track goes around the estuary and takes around 1 to 1.5 hours.

Water Taxi – One Way Fare

Water Taxi | Half Day
from $52
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular Abel Tasman coastline.
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Beaches & Bays

Walking & Hiking | Full Day
from $102
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay, walk the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track to Anchorage (3.5hrs).
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Freedom Anchorage - 1 day kayak hire - Kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park

Freedom Anchorage

Freedom Kayak | Full Day
from $135
Freedom kayak rental: The classic Abel Tasman freedom kayak trip. Paddle from Marahau to Anchorage and then walk back to Marahau, or continue north via the Abel Tasman track on foot.
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Abel Tasman Platter

Guided Kayak | Full Day
from $200
Guided kayak trip: Kayak in the morning with your guide, walk to Anchorage and then water taxi back to Marahau.
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Magical Marine Reserve

Guided Kayak | Full Day
from $280
Guided kayak tour: Explore the wonders of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in your kayak.
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Ocean and Earth

Guided Kayak & Walk | 2 Days
from $304
Guided kayak trip: Combine the Magical Marine Reserve guided trip with a night at Anchorage and walk back to Marahau.
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PM Paddle

Guided Kayak | Half Day
from $248
Guided kayak trip: Spend the afternoon kayaking between Bark Bay and Anchorage.
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Best of Both Worlds

Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
from $270
Guided kayak trip: Kayak in the Tonga Marine Reserve and then walk the most scenic section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in one day!
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Abel Tasman Day trip - Kayak and Walk - Falls River Swing Bridge

Paddle & Walk

Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
from $260
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the morning and then see it all again from a completely different perspective – from the water as you kayak south again.
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Great for Families

Pitt Head Walk

Walking & Hiking | Half Day
from $96
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Anchorage to walk the Pitt Head Loop Track (1.5hr) round trip.
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Abel Tasman Water Taxi Charter

Scenic Cruise | Full Day
from $POA
Special charter services available upon request
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Homeward Bound

Guided Kayak & Walk | 3 Days
from $332
Guided kayak trip: Explore the entire Abel Tasman Coast with the ultimate combo of water taxi rides, walking, guided and freedom kayaking.
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2 Day Kayak Hire - Abel Tasman Kayaking

Freedom Totaranui

Freedom Kayak | 3 Days
from $279
Freedom kayaking package: Paddle from Marahau to Onetahuti over two days and then walk through to Totaranui on your third day.
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Total Freedom

Freedom Kayak | 3 Days
from $244
Freedom kayaking package: Explore the Abel Tasman coastline from Marahau to Onetahuti, unguided and at your own pace.
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Freedom Tonga

Freedom Kayak | 2 Days
from $257
Freedom kayak package: Paddle from Marahau to Onetahuti over two days spending the night at a beach side camp of your choice.
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5 Day Freedom

Freedom Kayak | 5 Days
from $300
Freedom kayak rental: Paddle at your own pace for five unforgettable days exploring the length of the Abel Tasman.
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4 Day Freedom

Freedom Kayak | 4 Days
from $260
Freedom kayak rental: Paddle at your own pace for four unforgettable days exploring the length of the Abel Tasman.
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3 Day Freedom

Freedom Kayak | 3 Days
from $210
Freedom kayak rental: Paddle at your own pace for three unforgettable days exploring the southern and middle areas of the Abel Tasman.
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2 Day Freedom

Freedom Kayak | 2 Days
from $160
Freedom kayak rental: Paddle at your own pace for two unforgettable days exploring the southern end of the Abel Tasman.
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Locals Tip

Local Abel Tasman expert - Brendan Alborn - Experience the best Abel Tasman walking and hiking trips

“There are small caves at the northern end of Anchorage which are home to glow worms - and cave wetas! ”

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