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Slice of Paradise

Catch a morning water taxi into the Park along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline right up to Totaranui and then back to either Onetahuti or Bark Bay. Walk a section of the Coastal Track enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of picture-perfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi.

There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the Coastal Track you would like to walk, and which section of the Track you wish to explore.

Trip Options

• Option 1 – the shorter walk option. We drop you at Onetahuti and you walk through to Bark Bay (2 hours) to meet your return water taxi.Book Option 1
• Option 2 – the longer walk option. We drop you at Bark Bay and you walk through to Anchorage (3-4 hours) to meet your return water taxi.Book Option 2

What’s included in this tour?

• Water taxi fares

Itinerary

Option 1:

• Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
• Water taxi from Totaranui to Onetahuti
• Walk from Onetahuti to Bark Bay
• Water taxi from Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri

Option 2:

• Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
• Water taxi from Totaranui to Bark Bay
• Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
• Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri

For transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau we recommend The Better Bus. You can book your transfers online or give them a call on 027 577 6975