Adele Island

  • Hear the regenerating bird chorus

  • Watch for little Blue Penguins paddling on the water's surface

Adele Island is a strikingly beautiful island and is predator free. It is home to many native New Zealand birds and the west side of the island has some great beaches which shift with the tide. With rapidly growing numbers of native birds, the bird chorus is like the birdsong early explorers heard. We donate 10 cents per person each time the parks foreshore is crossed. The funds are working towards the forest and beaches of Abel Tasman being once again filled with birdsong that awakens and delights visitors. Anchoring off Adele Island is a great place to hear the progress the birds are making.
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Thanks to conservation work, Adele Island is returning to its former glory

     

    Trips that include Adele Island

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    • Pitt Head Walk$64.00

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      Aqua Taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Torrent & Anchorage Bay and walk the Pitt Head Loop Track (1 hr round trip via beautiful Te Pukatea Bay) to meet your return Aqua Taxi.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Beaches and Bays$69.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Bark Bay, walk to Anchorage (3.5 hrs) or Torrent Bay (2.5hrs / by prior arrangement) to meet the Aqua Taxi again.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Seals and Sand$72.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Tonga (Onetahuti Bay) via the seal colony, walk to Anchorage Bay (4.5 hrs) or Torrent Bay (3.5hrs / by prior arrangement) to meet the Aqua Taxi again.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Three Hour Scenic Cruise$74.00

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      A comprehensive round trip visiting all points of interest along the sparkling bays and golden beaches of the Park. The friendly fur seals of Tonga Island are a highlight.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Totaranui Scenic Cruise$74.00

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      Board at Totaranui for a scenic cruise to Marahau. Bring your lunch or dine at one of the local cafes. Depart Marahau after lunch and return to Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Awaroa Escape$78.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Bark Bay or Tonga (Onetahuti Beach) and then walk to Awaroa Bay (3hrs from Bark Bay, 1hr from Tonga) where you may purchase a delicious lunch at the Awaroa Lodge (cafe booking advisable).

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Slice of Paradise$79.00

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      Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Bark Bay for a 3.5 hr walk to Anchorage Bay.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Rata Trail$81.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Totaranui, walk to Awaroa (2 hrs) where you can purchase lunch (booking advisable). A highly recommended walk but only possible when low tide falls between 11:00am and 4:00pm.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Remote Getaway$90.00

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      Catch the morning Aqua Taxi to Mutton Cove and walk to Totaranui (2.5hrs).

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri