NELSON TASMAN · NATIONAL PARK
Walk in from Mārahau, take a boat from Kaiteriteri, or spend a day between the track and the water. Start by choosing how you want to get back.
Walks & nature
Abel Tasman
Start from Mārahau for an out-and-back walk or use a boat to build a one-way day. Campsite and hut bookings are separate.
FreeFree day walking · huts, campsites and transfers cost extra
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Water taxis
Abel Tasman · Abel Tasman AquaTaxi
Use a pre-arranged drop at Bark Bay and an afternoon pickup at Anchorage. Leave enough time for the all-tide walking route.
NZ$115From $115 for the two transfersFull day · allow up to 4 hours for the walk
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Water taxis
Abel Tasman · Wilsons Abel Tasman
Board at Kaiteriteri. Check the timetable for your date, especially if your route uses a beach with fewer sailings.
Check priceSee the current fare for your route and season
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Kayaking
Abel Tasman · Abel Tasman Kayaks
Choose this guided half-day paddle if you want a shorter outing with an instructor and no separate water-taxi leg.
NZ$170Published adult price per personHalf day · about 1½ hours paddling
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Kayaking
Abel Tasman · Mārahau Sea Kayaks
Combine guided paddling with an independent coastal walk between Mārahau and Observation Beach. The activity order can change.
NZ$214From $214 per personFull day · 2 hours kayaking and 3 hours walking
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Mārahau is the southern walk-in entrance. Kaiteriteri is a boat departure point. DOC advises against walking the road between Kaiteriteri and the track entrance.
For a short visit, walk out and back from Mārahau. With a whole day, plan a Bark Bay drop and Anchorage pickup or choose a guided kayak-and-walk combination.
If you are staying in Nelson, check a park shuttle against your boat or kayak check-in and return times. An eBus to Motueka gets you to town. Arrange the onward leg to the park before you leave.
Check DOC track alerts and tide guidance before departure. If a boat or paddle is unsuitable, only use an open land route that fits the conditions. Nelson’s museum and galleries make an indoor fallback.
Use the numbered pins to compare approximate locations. Follow the operator’s instructions for check-in.
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