2 Day Return Freedom Kayak to Taupo Point

Highlights

• Overnight freedom kayaking from Golden Bay
• Camp at Taupo Point, Abel Tasman's 'most beautiful beach'
• Wildlife encounters including seals, birds & stingrays
• Visit a historic Maori pa site & ancient boat ramp

Description

Kayak through Abel Tasman National Park at your leisure and spend the night on a beach with Golden Bay Kayaks’ 2 Day Taupo Point Overnight trip. This self-guided adventure offers the chance for those with a little kayaking experience to explore the secluded coastline of Northern Abel Tasman over two days, away from the crowds and surrounded by just nature and wildlife. Taupo Point has been named the most beautiful beach in the Abel Tasman National Park, and camping overnight at this scenic location is a truly special experience that you don’t want to miss. 

Your 2 Day Taupo Point Overnight trip begins in Golden Bay, where the friendly team at Golden Bay Kayaks provide a safety briefing and get you settled into stable double kayaks with maps, life jackets and safety equipment. From Golden Bay, it’s a leisurely paddle to Taupo Point, with incredible scenery and wildlife encounters along the way. As a self guided kayaking trip, you can explore the coves, islands and beaches along this idyllic Abel Tasman National Park coastline at your own pace and maybe even take the time for a quick dip in the crystal clear water.

If camping at the beautiful Taupo Point, you are in for a treat. From the beach and surrounding waters, you can look out for wildlife such as seals and stingrays, as well as native birds. Explore the archways and rock formations that Abel Tasman National Park is famous for and visit the oldest maritime structure in New Zealand, a waka (traditional Maori canoe) landing site. Then you are in for a remarkable sunset experience before turning in and getting ready for another day of kayaking and exploring on your return trip to Golden Bay.

Weather and time permitting, you may choose to continue paddling further than Taupo Point to Whariwharangi Bay, where there are several other accommodation and camping options available. Visit a historic farm homestead and walk out to Separation Point, which offers incredible views of Golden Bay and Tasman Bay, as well as a playful seal colony.

Trip Includes

• 2 day kayak rental
• Full safety briefing
• Lifejackets & kayaking equipment
• Spare paddle
• Maps
• 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

• Please bring camping equipment & food, bottled water, warm/windproof jacket & layers, light clothing for kayaking (no jeans), first aid kit, large plastic bags, cellphone, sunscreen, hat, camera
• Minimum age for freedom camping is 14 years, must be accompanied by an adult
• Camping equipment is available to hire at Golden Bay Kayaks, please contact us
• Taupo Point camping: one of the last unregulated campsites in Abel Tasman, toilet facilities available, no camping fee, no drinking water (please bring own water)
• Wharawharangi Bay camping: please book in advance on DOC website, toilet facilities and drinking water available
• Absolutely no fires permitted at campsites
• Suitable for those who have a little kayaking & outdoor experience and are water confident
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people
• Tata Beach is approximately 25 minutes drive from Takaka, 1 hour from Motueka & 1.5 hours from Nelson

Normal Retail Price

• Adult (14yrs+): NZD$190.00