Browse our kayak tours operated by Marahau Sea Kayaks
The Abel Tasman National Park has been New Zealand’s sea kayaking mecca for over 30 years. With its sheltered waters and seemingly endless progression of beaches, bays and tidal inlets to explore, the Park is equally perfect for first-time paddlers or seasoned kayakers.
An overnight kayak trip is likely be the most amazing experience you will ever have in the outdoors. Paddling along the coastline during the day and then pulling your kayak up onto a beach to camp for the night is simply magical. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.
Most Abel Tasman kayaking tours leave from Marahau or use a water taxi to deliver your kayak to your starting point. Marahau Sea Kayaks is one of the longest standing and widely recognised kayaking companies in the region. Our guided kayak tours and, expert local guides, will give you another perspective of the park and take you to the best beaches and bays the Abel Tasman has to offer. If you ‘d prefer to go it alone, we also offer freedom Kayak rental from 2 hours to 5 days!
Choose from our selection of guided kayak tours & freedom kayak rentals
Freedom kayak rental: Two hour freedom kayak rental. Paddle from Marahau around to the second most photographed rock in the southern hemisphere: Tokangawhā (aka Split Apple Rock).
Freedom kayak rental: Three hour freedom kayak rental. Paddle from Marahau around to the second most photographed rock in the southern hemisphere: Tokangawhā (aka Split Apple Rock) and beyond to Ngaio Island. Or, chill out on the beach before paddling back to Marahau.
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.
Guided kayak trip: Kayak with your guide one way between Marahau and Observation Beach and freedom walk the opposite way along the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
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.
“You simply can’t beat a guided kayak trip where we show you our favourite nooks and crannies and teach you about the wildlife and history of the park.”
