Abel Tasman Classic
Water taxi right up to Totaranui and back to Torrent Bay. Walk an epic section of the Coastal Track from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay.
Availability:
All year round
Summer Departure(s): 9.00am
Winter Departure(s): 9.30am
Trip duration: Full Day
Ideal for: Seeing the entire Abel Tasman Coastline before your walk
Activity level: Moderate
Cruise info: Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui to Torrent Bay: 2 hr 45 min. Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 1 hr.
Walk info: Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
From
$102
Abel Tasman Classic
Catch a morning water taxi into the Park, checking out the coastline right up to Totaranui and back to Torrent Bay. Walk an epic section of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay (2.5hrs), enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches before returning on an afternoon water taxi.
We run a daily shuttle bus to Marahau from Nelson and Motueka. If you don’t have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 278 282 to add bus transfers to your booking.
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Water taxi fares
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
- Water taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay
- Walk from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
- Water taxi from Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
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