Abel Tasman AquaTaxi
- Departure
- Mārahau or Kaiteriteri
- Stops
- Anchorage, Bark Bay and stops farther north
- Fare
- From $59 one way · confirm beach and season
COMPARE · ABEL TASMAN
Abel Tasman water taxis
Choose your beach, book the return leg and leave time for the walk. Compare three services and a two-boat walking package.
Compare departures and fares
Published NZD fares and conditions can change. Confirm current details with the operator.
Wilsons Abel Tasman
- Departure
- Kaiteriteri
- Stops
- Anchorage, Medlands Beach and selected stops
- Fare
- See the season-specific sailing timetable
Abel Tasman Kayaks
- Departure
- Mārahau
- Stops
- Anchorage, Bark Bay and stops farther north
- Fare
- Adult one way to Anchorage $62 · Bark Bay $65
AquaTaxi Beaches & Bays
- Departure
- Mārahau or Kaiteriteri
- Stops
- Bark Bay drop, Anchorage pickup
- Fare
- From $115 for the package
Check prices and book with operators
Water taxis
AquaTaxi one-way transfers
Abel Tasman · Abel Tasman AquaTaxi
Use Mārahau or Kaiteriteri as a departure base. Book the precise beach and time for each leg before committing to a walk.
NZ$59From $59 one way · fare varies by stop
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Mārahau or Kaiteriteri, per selected departure
- Weather
- Sea conditions and season affect the service. Confirm the current timetable.
Checked · Official source · Reference 1
Water taxis
Wilsons sea shuttle
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
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Kaiteriteri beachfront check-in
- Weather
- Sailings vary by season, with separate low-season timetables.
Checked · Official source
Water taxis
Abel Tasman Kayaks one-way water taxi
Abel Tasman · Abel Tasman Kayaks
Useful for a walk that begins or ends in Mārahau. The operator lists routes to Anchorage, Bark Bay and beaches farther north.
NZ$62Adult one way to Anchorage · Bark Bay $65
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Abel Tasman Kayaks base, Mārahau
- Age or group rules
- Book two separate one-way legs for a return. Check child supervision terms and the live timetable with the operator.
Checked · Official source
Water taxis
Beaches & Bays water taxi and walk
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
Plan your visit
- Meet at
- Mārahau or Kaiteriteri, per selected departure
- Weather
- Check the route and tide with DOC and confirm pickup with the operator.
Checked · Official source · Reference 1 · Reference 2
Plan your visit
A full-day Bark Bay to Anchorage walk
Book a morning drop and an afternoon pickup. DOC lists about four hours via the all-tide track or three hours using the Torrent Bay low-tide crossing. Allow extra time for stops and reach your pickup beach early.
Confirm the way back before you pay
Check your exact pickup beach, check-in time, fare, tide and cancellation terms. Beach boarding can involve uneven footing or getting your feet wet. Ask the operator about boarding if anyone needs assistance.
Map and meeting points
Use the numbered pins to compare approximate locations. Follow the operator’s instructions for check-in.
Approximate positions
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