Marahau

  • Marahau means Fertile Gardens in Maori

  • The Marahau tidal movement is on avg 4mtr, from high tide to low tide

  • Enjoy being on the Aqua Taxi as it is pulled behind a tractor across the Marahau sandspit.

Marahau is the gateway to the world famous Abel Tasman National Park. Aqua Taxi is located approximately 800 mtrs from the track entrance. Marahau has a long sweeping beach which offers safe swimming for the whole family. From the beach you can see the offshore Islands Fishermans and Adele Island. Aqua Taxi offers the only purpose built base to depart into the park from. We also offer secure car parking.
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Marahau's sand flats are a paradise for wading birds

     

    Trips that include Marahau

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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