2 Day Freedom Kayak & Transfers with Golden Bay Kayaks

Highlights

• 2 day one way freedom kayaking trip
• Overnight stay at Mutton Cove campsite
• Explore the quiet northern end of Abel Tasman
• Wildlife encounters & beautiful scenery

Description

Discover the wonders of Abel Tasman National Park on this 2 Day Abel Tasman Brief Encounter with Golden Bay Kayaks, which is sure to leave you wanting more. Golden Bay is the gateway to the northern end of Abel Tasman, leading you away from the crowds and into quiet and untouched wilderness. This self guided kayak tour provides a taste of the breathtaking scenery that Abel Tasman National park has to offer, with an overnight stay at the Mutton Cove campsite along the way.

The 2 Day Abel Tasman Brief Encounter starts at Tata Beach in Golden Bay and finishes with a pick up at Totaranui campsite on the second day (at a pre-arranged time). Before setting off on your adventure, the friendly team at Golden Bay Kayaks provide a safety briefing about kayaking, weather conditions and the area you are about to explore. You are also kitted out with a map, lifejacket, dry bag and safety equipment for the trip. After pushing off from the golden sands of Tata Beach, paddle along the coastline passing interesting rock formations and spotting local wildlife as you make your way to Separation Point. 

Separation Point and Mutton Cove campsite is a 3-4 hour kayak from Tata Beach in Golden Bay. After landing at a secluded bay in Mutton Cove, make your way along the Separation Point Track for spectacular views of the meeting point between Golden Bay and Tasman Bay. From here, you can also spend time watching a playful seal colony before making your way back to Mutton Cove to set up camp for the night. Spend your evening surrounded by nature and admiring the sunset before turning in ready for another day of kayaking adventures. Day two is spent following the Northern Abel Tasman coastline south towards Totaranui campsite, where Golden Bay Kayaks will be waiting to pick you up and transport you back to Golden Bay.

Trip Includes

• 2 day kayak rental
• Self guided kayak trip from Tata Beach to Totaranui campsite
• Transport from Totaranui campsite back to Tata Beach (at pre-arranged time)
• Full safety briefing
• Lifejackets & paddling equipment
• Spare paddle
• Maps & flare
• Dry bag

Duration

• 2 days (1 night)

Departures

• 8:30am (return by 4:30pm next day)
• Departs from 29 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach, Golden Bay
• Operates daily in summer only (Oct-Apr)

Other Information

• DOC Campsite must be pre-booked
• We recommend camping at Mutton Cove (3-4 hour paddle from Tata Beach)
• Please bring camping equipment, plenty of food, bottled water, snacks, warm/windproof jacket & layers, light clothing for kayaking (no jeans), first aid kit, large plastic bags, cellphone, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat & camera
• Minimum age for freedom kayaking is 14 years, must be travelling with an adult
• Camping equipment is available to hire at Golden Bay Kayaks, please contact us
• Suitable for those with outdoor experience and water skills
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people
• Price includes a $20 mandatory DOC levy
• Tata Beach is approximately 25 minutes drive from Takaka, 1 hour from Motueka & 1.5 hours from Nelson

Normal Retail Price

• Adult (14yrs+): NZD$230.00