Beaches & Bays

Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay then walk the scenic coastal track to Anchorage.

Availability:
All year round
Summer Departure(s):
9.00am, 10.30am
Winter Departure(s):
9.30am
Trip duration:
Full Day
Ideal for:
Walking the most scenic section of the Park
Activity level:
Moderate
Cruise info:
Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay: 1 hr. Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 45 min.
Walk info:
Bark Bay to Anchorage

From $80

Beaches & Bays

Catch a morning water taxi into the Abel Tasman (Bark Bay), then enjoy a fantastic scenic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays to Anchorage (3.5hrs). Highlights include the walk across the Falls River Swingbridge and across the Torrent Bay Estuary. Return to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 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 80 80 18 or email bookings@abeltasman.com 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 Bark Bay
  • Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
  • Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri

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