From Totaranui to Bark Bay$37.00

From Totaranui to Bark Bay Journey

The From Totaranui to Bark Bay trip is comprised of 3 legs.

1 Aqua Taxi from Totaranui to Awaroa

Forest and sea look like they merge on this coastal section. Crossing the large open bay that joins Totaranui and Awaroa you will see what looks like endless long golden beaches.

Places of interest: Awaroa Beach, Totaranui Beach

2 Aqua Taxi from Awaroa to Tonga



You will see a lot of interesting eroded granite take note of the colours caused by iron oxide and granite. Pass the inlet for Shag Harbour mostly accessible by kayak on a high tide. Look out for a huge round boulder similar to split apple rock - (estimated the size of a small house) sitting out on its own in the azure waters. Before heading North into Awaroa you come to the end of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

Places of interest: Onetahuti Beach, Tonga Island, Awaroa Beach

3 Aqua Taxi from Tonga to Bark Bay



You enter the start of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve as you exit Bark Bay heading North. You will see Tonga Island prominent in the distance which has the largest Seal population in the park. All of our boats hold a marine mammal viewing permit - so we can view all marine life from a distance of 20 metres. We stop at Tonga Island and spend time viewing the seals.

Places of interest: Onetahuti Beach, Tonga Island