Beaches & Bays
Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay then walk the scenic coastal track to Anchorage. Book Now
All year round
9.00am, 10.30am
9.30am
Full Day
Walking the most scenic section of the Park
Moderate
Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay: 1 hr. Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 45 min.
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.
For group bookings requiring transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau 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 Bark Bay
- Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
- Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
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