Awaroa Escape
Walk from Bark Bay or Onetahuti to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach! Book Now
All year round
9.00am, 10.30am
9.30am
Full Day
Walking in the heart of the Park
Moderate
Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay: 1 hr or Onetahuti 1 hr 15 min. Awaroa to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 1 hr 30 min.
Bark Bay to Awaroa: 3 hrs or Onetahuti to Awaroa: 1 hr
From $114
Awaroa Escape
Catch a morning water taxi into the Park, walk a section of the Coastal Track enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches 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.
Trip Options:
- Option 1 – the shorter walk option. We drop you at Onetahuti for a 1 hour walk to Awaroa.
- Option 2 – the longer walk option. We drop you at Bark Bay for a 3 hour walk to Awaroa.
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
- Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay (or Onetahuti)
- Walk from Bark Bay (or Onetahuti) to Awaroa
- Water taxi from Awaroa 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.Learn More >>
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