Guided · Split Apple Classic
- Time and place
- Mārahau · half day
- Who it suits
- First-time paddlers who want a guide. Confirm minimum age for children.
- Fare
- Published adult $170 per person
COMPARE · ABEL TASMAN
Abel Tasman kayaking
Choose a guided half day, an independent rental or a full day combining the coast track and the water.
Guided, hire or kayak-and-walk?
Published NZD fares and conditions can change. Confirm current details with the operator.
Hire · Split Apple Freedom
- Time and place
- Mārahau · half day
- Who it suits
- Independent paddlers with water confidence. Ages 14+ with under-18 supervision rules.
- Fare
- $90 per person
Combo · Blast & Walk
- Time and place
- Mārahau · full day
- Who it suits
- Guided paddle and independent walk. Ages 12+. Check winter group minimum.
- Fare
- From $214 per person
Check prices and book with operators
Kayaking
Split Apple Classic guided kayak
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
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Abel Tasman Kayaks base, Mārahau
- Age or group rules
- The operator’s product and FAQ show different minimum ages (7 and 8). Confirm the cutoff before booking for a child. No prior paddling experience required.
- Weather
- Coastal conditions can affect itinerary and departure.
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Kayaking
Split Apple Freedom kayak hire
Abel Tasman · Abel Tasman Kayaks
An independent half-day out and back from Mārahau with a safety briefing. Choose it if your group is comfortable making decisions on the water.
NZ$90Published price per personHalf day
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Abel Tasman Kayaks base, Mārahau
- Age or group rules
- Ages 14+. Each under-18 must have an accompanying adult. Confirm group and rental requirements.
- Weather
- Ask the operator about wind and sea conditions.
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Kayaking
Blast & Walk
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
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Mārahau
- Age or group rules
- Ages 12+. Operator lists a four-person minimum from May to September.
- Weather
- The day’s conditions can change the direction or timing.
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Plan your visit
Independent kayak hire
Choose hire if your group is comfortable on the water and can follow the operator’s safety briefing and route limits. Confirm the check-in time, group rules and what happens if conditions change.
When a guide or a combination is a better fit
A guide is useful for a first coastal paddle or a family group with different experience levels. Choose the combo only if everyone is happy to walk the track after paddling or to start with the walk if the order changes.
Confirm the small print
For the Split Apple Classic, the trip page and the operator’s FAQ give different minimum ages. Ask the operator before booking for a seven- or eight-year-old. Check transport and weather decisions before setting out.
Map and meeting points
Use the numbered pins to compare approximate locations. Follow the operator’s instructions for check-in.
Approximate positions
- Abel Tasman Kayaks base, Mārahau
Split Apple Classic guided kayak · Split Apple Freedom kayak hire
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