Beaches and Bays$69.00

  • The track crosses the only swing bridge in the park - 47 m in length - Falls River Swing Bridge

  • This section is considered the most picturesque section of the park

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.

Guided Walk Option

A guided walk can be combined with the Slice of Paradise, Beaches and Bays or walk the first section of the Seals and Sand trip and meet your guide at 12:45pm at Medlands beach. Hear fascinating stories of Maori and European settlers and the natural history of this picturesque area.

Guided walk approx 2 hrs. Minimum numbers apply. From 1st May - 30 Sept only the Slice of Paradise can be combined with the walk.

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Beaches and Bays Journey

The Beaches and Bays trip is comprised of 4 legs.

  • 1 Aqua Taxi from Marahau & Kaiteriteri to Torrent & Anchorage Bay

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    You will pass several off-shore islands which provide a protected habitat for native wildlife. This stretch of water is called the Astrolabe Roadstead named by Dumont Durville. Roadstead was a term early seafarers used to describe safe sheltered waters. Heading North watch out for the Anchorage navigational marker before you turn in and see the beautiful expanse of Anchorage and Torrent Bay ahead of you.

    Places of interest: Kaiteriteri, Aqua Taxi Marahau Base, Aqua Taxi Kaiteriteri Base, Marahau, Split Apple Rock, Anchorage, Te Pukeatea Bay, Adele Island, Fisherman Island, Torrent Bay

  • 2 Aqua Taxi from Torrent & Anchorage Bay to Bark Bay

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    This stretch of coastline can only be viewed from the water. You will see lots of interesting rocky outcrops and rock formations. Sandfly Bay and Falls River are beautiful spots. On a high tide (and time dependent) you can go up Falls River and see the people walking across the Swing Bridge.

    Places of interest: Anchorage, Torrent Bay, Bark Bay

  • 3 Walk from Bark Bay to Torrent & Anchorage Bay

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    This section of track between Torrent & Anchorage Bay and Bark Bay is the most walked on this coast and takes about 3 hrs and is 7.8kms. It has some beautiful stands of large trees including Rimu, Totara and Rata. Torrent Bay settlement is the largest public settlement in the Park, it is mostly holiday homes.

    Places of interest: Anchorage, Torrent Bay, Bark Bay

  • 4 Aqua Taxi return journey from Torrent & Anchorage Bay to Marahau & Kaiteriteri

Departure Times

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Summer

January, February, March, December

9:00am, 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm
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Summer Shoulder

April, November

9:00am, 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm
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Winter Shoulder

October

9:00am, 10:30am, 1:30pm
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Winter

May, June, July, August, September

9:30am, 1:00pm

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