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Best Abel Tasman Day trip

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6 hours
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Duration: 6 hours
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About This Tour

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.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • 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

✗ Not Included

  • Bus service payable

Itinerary

1
Stop
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.
2
Stop
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.
3
Stop
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

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Bus transfer added

Vehicle transfer: Bus transfer- the bus leaves Nelson and arrives at our departure point an hour early - check departure time from motel.
Duration: 1 hour: Bus leaves motels in Nelson at various times and picks up along the way. Takes approx. 1.5 hours for the bus transfer
Nelson to Kaiteriteri: Talk to driver about your departure point - either the cafe at Kaiteriteri or Stephens Bay to wait at the beach.
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🐕 Service animals allowed
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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