Slice of Paradise | Walk | Abel Tasman Water Taxi

Slice of Paradise

Water taxi right up to Totaranui and back to Onetahuti. Walk the most scenic section of the Coastal Track to Bark Bay! Book Now

Availability:
All year round
Summer Departure(s):
9.00am, 10.30am
Winter Departure(s):
9.30am
Trip duration:
Full Day
Ideal for:
Exploring the north of the Park
Activity level:
Moderate
Cruise info:
Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Onetahuti or Bark Bay via Totaranui. Anchorage or Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
Walk info:
Onetahuti to Bark Bay: 2 hrs or Bark Bay to Anchorage: 3-4 hrs

From $130

Slice of Paradise

Catch a morning water taxi into the Park along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline right up to Totaranui and then back to either Onetahuti or Bark Bay. Find your slice of paradise when you walk the most scenic section of the Coastal Track enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of picture-perfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi.

There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the Coastal Track you would like to walk, and which section of the Track you wish to explore.

Trip Options:

  • Option 1 – the shorter walk option. We drop you at Onetahuti and you walk through to Bark Bay (2 hours) to meet your return water taxi.   
  • Option 2 – the longer walk option. We drop you at Bark Bay and you walk through to Anchorage (3-4 hours) to meet your return water taxi.   

For transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau we recommend The Better Bus. You can book your transfers online or give them a call on 027 577 6975

What’s included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Water taxi fares

Itinerary

Option 1:

  • Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
  • Water taxi from Totaranui to Onetahuti
  • Walk from Onetahuti to Bark Bay
  • Water taxi from Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri

Option 2:

  • Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
  • Water taxi from Totaranui to Bark Bay
  • Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
  • Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri

Environmental Access Fee (EAF)

A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the national park.
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