Experience the golden beauty of Abel Tasman National Park, a coastal paradise renowned for its spectacular hiking track, pristine golden beaches, secluded inlets, and private lagoons. With its mild climate and stunning natural environment, it's a cherished destination for New Zealanders nationwide. Why not enjoy a scenic cruise through the Sounds or take a kayaking tour around its many sheltered bays? Relax to the melodious birdsong and get up close to some of the park's many animal residents, including native bats, geckos, birds, marine mammals, fur seals, and dolphins.
Explore Abel Tasman National Park through scenic cruises and short bush walks. Options include the Vista Scenic Cruise with stops at golden beaches and the Tonga Island Seal Colony, the Pitt Head Loop offering leisurely trails and beach relaxation, or the Seals and Beach adventure combining marine reserve views and a forested hike. Other highlights include the Bark Bay Falls walk and the Swing Bridge, Bush and Beach experience with lush forest trails and Cleopatra's Pool. Each trip combines stunning coastal scenery with immersive nature experiences.
Experience the best of Abel Tasman on this combined beach cruise and walk tour. Cruise into the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and pause to watch the antics of the Resident Fur Seal Colony. After landing at the historic Tonga Quarry Beach, take a two hour, fifteen minute walk over forested land and around the spectacular Bark Bay Estuary, renowned for its cascading waterfalls. Rejoin the cruise at the sheltered golden cove on Medlands Beach.
This adventure combines Abel Tasman’s stunning beaches, coastal walks, and wildlife. Starting with a Vista Cruise to Torrent Bay, you’ll enjoy kayaking, a picnic lunch, and the chance to spot seals and penguins. Return via boat and, in summer, opt for an unguided walk through the beautiful Torrent Bay Lagoon and Cleopatra's Pool. After a refreshing shower at the lodge, you’ll cruise back to Kaiteriteri. This tour offers a mix of nature, adventure, and relaxation.
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This relaxing paddle explores the spectacular Kaiteriteri coastline with its golden beaches and sculpted granite cliffs. Stop for lunch at a secluded cove before heading back to Kaiteriteri for your picnic lunch. Swap your kayak booties for walking shoes and join the Vista Cruise to Onetahuti where you'll have the chance to view the seal colony at Tonga Island on the way.
After arriving at the Tonga Island Quarry, disembark and walk the coastal track to Medlands Beach where you rejoin the Vista Cruise back to Kaiteriteri.
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The Abel Tasman National Park coastline offers some of the best sailing in New Zealand. Almost daily through summer the sea breeze fills in from the North mid morning and gradually builds through the afternoon. Peaceful relaxing sailing early in the day is the ideal time to cruise North exploring the native bush clad coastline and golden beaches. The afternoon offers the thrill and excitement of fast sailing, a great opportunity to ride the waves back down the coast. Shelter and calm water can still be found in most bays when the breeze is up, offering a great balance for cruising sailors.
This 3 day holiday is the best combination to experience everything Abel Tasman National Park has to offer, with the comfort of Lodge accommodation on the beachfront within the Park. With 2 days sea kayaking the sheltered southern reaches of the Park and one day walking the lush northern rainforest and isolated beaches of Abel Tasman Coast Track, including a scenic cruise along the length of the Abel Tasman coast.
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This three day adventure is ideal for those who want to walk the full length of the 38 km Abel Tasman Coast Track but have limited time. You will be accompanied by a guide who is there to help you make the most of your time in Abel Tasman National Park and can entertain you with a wealth of stories about the rich cultural and natural history of the area. You begin with a scenic cruise along the spectacular coastline, delight in sweeping golden bays and hidden inlets, framed by lush, evergreen native forest. Each day you will explore this natural wonderland and in the evenings relax at the beachfront lodges of Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead, Awaroa. The Wilsons team take care of the details so you have more time to switch off and enjoy one of the world's most diverse and picturesque coasts.
Abel Tasman Cruises combined with short bushwalks are a great way to experience this beautiful national park. Join Abel Tasman Wilson's Experiences' boat at Kaiteriteri for your Abel Tasman National Park Cruise. The boat hugs the shore, travelling in close to the idyllic beaches. Your skipper provides a full commentary of the trip.
Wilson's Abel Tasman Cruises combined with short bush walks are a great way to experience this beautiful national park. You will cruise alongside the stunning coastline with magnificent views of golden sand beaches, native bush and wildlife. You will see famous Split Apple Rock and Anchorage Bay. You will cruise from Kaiteriteri through Astrolabe Roadstead with magnificent views of Adele Island all the way to Totaranui and then return back to Anchorage Beach. Your skipper provides a commentary on the trip.
From Marahau you'll travel on an exhilarating water taxi ride through the Astrolabe Roadstead into Anchorage. You then leave the golden sand beaches of the coast for a stunning 1.5 hour walk up and further into the Abel Tasman National Park. Along the way the guides will keep you entertained with endless amounts of stories about the history, culture, flora and fauna of the park. Delicious lunch is served before the action starts. At the top of the canyon you'll jump into your rubber suit, crank your harness tight and pop your helmet on. After a clear safety briefing by the guides you enter the truly remote environment of the canyon. You'll be jumping, sliding, abseiling, scrambling, floating and ziplining through this canyon for about 3.5 hours. The trip finishes with a royal slide into Cleopatras Pool. From the pool it is a 30 minute stroll along the river and the beach back to Anchorage where your water taxi awaits to zip you back to Marahau.
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This 3 day holiday is the best combination to experience everything Abel Tasman National Park has to offer, with the comfort of Lodge accommodation on the beachfront within the Park. With 2 days sea kayaking the sheltered southern reaches of the Park and one day walking the lush northern rainforest and isolated beaches of Abel Tasman Coast Track, including a scenic cruise along the length of the Abel Tasman coast.
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This 5-day guided trip is the perfect way to explore Abel Tasman National Park, offering a mix of walking and sea kayaking with the comfort of beachfront lodge accommodation. Spend two nights at Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa and two nights at Torrent Bay Lodge. Discover secluded bays, golden sand beaches, and lush coastal forest, all while enjoying the freedom to choose your own pace each day. The journey concludes with a final paddle and a scenic cruise along the Abel Tasman coast.
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During this tour you will be strolling golden sand beaches, walking and exploring natural wonderland of Abel Tasman National Park. You will enjoy stunning views and experience unique interpretation of this National Park. Access is by water taxi to Medlands Beach and walking through an ever changing forest of silver fern, beech trees and Manuka & kanuka. This fully guided journey interprets the less obvious features as well as Maori history and the rich variety of vegetation, birds and aquatic life.
Discover the art of fly fishing on the stunning Motueka River and its tributaries, renowned for crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and thriving brown trout populations. Guided by an experienced local expert, this full-day adventure is tailored to your skills and goals, with a focus on precision, technique, and the thrill of the hunt. From refining your casting to perfecting fly selection, you’ll gain invaluable insights while enjoying one of New Zealand’s most picturesque fishing destinations. With convenient pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation, this intimate and rewarding experience promises both challenge and unforgettable moments on the water.
Experience the beauty and culture of Abel Tasman National Park on this full-day guided adventure. Paddle a traditional waka (Māori canoe) for 3 hours along the park’s golden coastline, learning how to mihi or pepeha in Te Reo Māori, exploring tikanga Māori, and discovering rongoā Māori, the medicinal uses of native plants. Hear the rich Māori and colonial history of Te Tau Ihu, visit four of New Zealand’s most stunning beaches, and enjoy a 3–6km guided hike through lush native bush. Your day begins and ends with a karakia (blessing) and includes lunch, snacks, and refreshments.