Anchorage
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Anchorage has the first large camping area and hut in the 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. The high-tide track goes around the estuary and takes around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Water Taxi – One Way Fare
Water Taxi | Half Day from $37
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 $76
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Anchorage (3.5hrs).
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Freedom Anchorage
Freedom Kayak | Full Day from $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 through the Abel Tasman on foot.
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Abel Tasman Platter
Guided Kayak | Full Day from $160
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 $245
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 from $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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Slice of Paradise Option 2
Walking & Hiking | Full Day from $86
Return water taxi and walking trip: Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Bark Bay for a 3.5hr walk to Anchorage.
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Pitt Head Walk
Walking & Hiking | Half Day from $71
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 Adventure
Walking & Hiking | 2 Days from $170
Water taxi and accommodation package: Day 1: Water taxi to Onetahuti, walk to Anchorage (6hrs), overnight onboard Aquapackers. Day 2 walk from Anchorage to Marahau (3.5hrs).
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Water Taxi Charter
Scenic Cruise | Full Day from $350/hr
Special charter services available upon request
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Torrent River
Deals & Packages | Full Day from $279
With a fantastic combination of slides, jumps, ziplines and abseils, this is the most popular canyoning trip in the Abel Tasman!
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Best of Both Worlds
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day from $225
Guided kayak trip: Kayak in the Tonga Marine Reserve and then walk the most the scenic section of the Coastal Track in one day!
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Paddle & Walk
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day from $205
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Coastal 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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Big Shoulder Special
Deals & Packages | 2 Days from $299
The ultimate shoulder season special for two people! Two full days of Abel Tasman Adventure, plus two nights accommodation at the Marahau Beach Camp!
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Anchorage Bus Deal
Walking & Hiking | Full Day from $60
One way water taxi + return bus to/from Nelson: Bus from Nelson, water taxi to Anchorage and walk back to Marahau to catch your return bus to Nelson.
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Homeward Bound
Guided Kayak & Walk | 3 Days from $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 from $240
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 $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 from $215
Freedom kayak rental: The classic Abel Tasman freedom kayak trip. Paddle from Marahau to Anchorage and then walk back to Marahau, or continue north through the Abel Tasman on foot.
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5 Day Freedom
Freedom Kayak | 5 Days from $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 from $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 from $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 from $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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“There are small caves at the northern end of Anchorage which are home to glow worms - and cave wetas! ”
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