Best Abel Tasman Day trip
Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. You get to meet other travelers and receive the personal attention of the skipper as we limit numbers to 5 couples or 11 passengers. Choose how energetic you want to be with plenty of activities on offer. Our cruise itinerary is flexible and our friendly, knowledgeable skippers are excellent at locating local wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals, Little Blue penguins and on occasion dolphins.We ensure you are able to learn about the history and ecology of the Abel Tasman while take in the stunning scenery. We cruise past Split Apple Rock as far as the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in the heart of the park where New Zealand fur seals bask in the sun. Then we find a sheltered bay with opportunities to kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or just relax on board while we prepare a delicious platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients.
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Best Abel Tasman Day trip
What's included in Best Abel Tasman Day trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tonga Island Marine Reserve
We cruise as far as the reserve where travelers have the opportunity to hike, kayak and see NZ fur seals. The trip changes daily depending on tides and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Split Apple Rock
We cruise along the beautiful Abel Tasman coastline ensuring a close up view of this iconic rock while discussing the history and ecology of the area.
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Our day trip allows the opportunity to walk the track and complete the Pitt Head loop overlooking the scenic Te Pukatea bay. This hike is our pick of the walks in the Abel Tasman for the scenery, history and fern glades
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- A fruit bowl is kept fully stocked with fresh local produce for our guests to help themselves
- Wine and Beer are offered with lunch
- We provide a platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients to cater for a range of diets.
- Restroom on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Use of kayaks, snorkels and flippers
- There is an additional charge of $50 NZD return for the Bus service payable onboard the boat.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 180 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pickup is by bus at around 7am from set locations in Nelson and needs to be scheduled though us as an extra with additional fare. It is a suitable option for those traveling without a vehicle. It is for travelers heading to the Abel Tasman from Nelson and arrives an hour early to our departure point as it meets other companies timetables. Otherwise meet us at Stephens Bay at 9.45am - parking available at the end of Stephens Bay road.
Meeting / End Points
- 6 kms north of Motueka, take a right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. After 3.5 km turn right at the small blue road sign Stephens Bay – No Exit. Follow this road right down to the reserve. Coordinates -41.0477° S, 173.0178° E
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Please supply special dietary requirements by day before. ph 0800223522 or email: [email protected] Please bring swimsuit for kayaking,windproof jacket,shoes for hiking and shoes that you can easily remove getting on and off the beaches.
