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Highlights
- Aqua Taxi transfers to Abel Tasman
- Departs Kaiteriteri & Marahau
- Choice of full day or half day options
- Scenic cruises & self guided day walks
Description
The stunning Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand’s smallest National Park (at only 22,350ha ); however, this amazing area is absolutely bursting with nature’s beauty! Golden sandy beaches, emerald bushland and clear turquoise water await your visit. Take a tour with Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi for your ticket to paradise!
Providing water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and pack/luggage transport within the National Park, Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi has an option for everyone.
The National Park contains two primary walking tracks – the gorgeous coastal track and the rugged inland hilly track – both of which take three to five days to traverse. For those who want to experience the Park but don’t have time to hike the entire length, there are half and full day unguided walks available, combined with the Aqua Taxi from Kaiteriteri Beach and Marahau.
Full Day Options
The most popular parts of the track have been combined in a package with an Aqua Taxi and walk option.
Seals & Sand
On your boat trip to Onetahuti Bay, you will see the amazing seal colony at Tonga Island. Tonga Quarry gives you an impressive view of the quarry’s remnants, including the drilled slabs of granite that were left. You can walk to either Torrent Bay (3.5 hrs) or Anchorage (4.5 hrs) to where you will meet the boat again and these tracks cross the Falls River Swing Bridge (47m long), which is considered the most picturesque section of the park.
Slice of Paradise
An Aqua Taxi ride along the length of the Abel Tasman National Park takes you Totaranui and then doubles back to either Onetahuti for a 3.5 hr walk to Torrent Bay or to Bark Bay for a 2.5 hr walk to Torrent Bay. On the way, you will stop at Tonga Island to view the playful seals. See the remnants of Tonga Quarry and cross the stunning Falls River Swing Bridge – the most picturesque area of the park. Upon your arrival at Torrent Bay, you will be Taxi’d back home.
Half Day Options
Definitely not half a trip, these options highlight the best that Abel Tasman National Park has to offer.
Pitt Head Walk Journey
Jump on the Aqua Taxi from Marahau to Te Pukatea Bay before walking the gorgeous Pitt Head track for one hour. When you arrive at your destination, Anchorage, your Aqua Taxi will be waiting.
Three Hour Scenic Cruise
This cruise allows a comprehensive look at all of the main points of interest of the Park. From the sparkling bays and the golden beaches, to the inquisitive Tonga Island Fur Seals, this trip has it all!
Trip Includes
- Return Aqua taxi from Kaiteriteri or Marahau beaches
- Unguided walk through the Abel Tasman National Park (not included on 3 hour scenic cruise option)
Duration
- Half day or full day options available
Departures
- Half Day - 9.30am & 1.30pm
- Full Day - 9.30am
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Aqua Taxis depart from Kaiteriteri Beach or Marahau Beach
- Children are welcome
*** This activity is not available to book online. Please contact us for alternative options ***