Anchorage
Browse our trips that explore this bay.
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
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$43
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
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$86
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
Freedom Kayak | Full Day
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$105
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
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$155
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
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$240
Guided kayak trip: Explore the wonders of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in your kayak.
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Ocean and Earth
Guided Kayak & Walk | 2 Days
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$260
Guided kayak trip: Combine the Magical Marine Reserve guided trip with a night at Anchorage and walk back to Marahau.
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Great for Families
Pitt Head Walk
Walking & Hiking | Half Day
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$81
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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Water Taxi Charter
Scenic Cruise | Full Day
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$350/hr
Special charter services available upon request
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Best of Both Worlds
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
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$225
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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Paddle & Walk
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
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$200
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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Homeward Bound
Guided Kayak & Walk | 3 Days
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$295
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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Freedom Totaranui
Freedom Kayak | 3 Days
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$245
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
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$205
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
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$220
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
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$220
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
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$190
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
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$160
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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Two Day Freedom
Freedom Kayak | 2 Days
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$125
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
“There are small caves at the northern end of Anchorage which are home to glow worms - and cave wetas! ”
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