Slice of Paradise

from $130

Cruise by water taxi along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. Then soak up the elevated views of the picture-perfect bays on your walk. Book Now

Availability: All year round

Summer Departure(s): 9.00am, 10.30am

Winter Departure(s): 9.30am

Trip duration: Full Day

Ideal for: Exploring the north of the Park

Activity level: Moderate

Cruise info: Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Onetahuti or Bark Bay via Totaranui. Anchorage or Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri.

Walk info: Onetahuti to Bark Bay: 2 hrs or Bark Bay to Anchorage: 3-4 hrs

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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.
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.

What’s included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

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

Environmental Access Fee (EAF)

A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the national park.
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