Beaches & Bays
Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay then walk the scenic coastal track to Anchorage. Book Now
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
$105
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 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
- 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.Learn More >>
General Area Maps
View More Trips
From
$133
Abel Tasman Classic
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi the length of the Park to Totaranui and then back to Torrent Bay. Walk north to Bark Bay (2.5hrs).
From
$114
Totaranui Scenic Cruise
Scenic Cruise | Half Day
Return water taxi trip: Water taxi from Totaranui to Marahau for a brief look around before returning to Totaranui by water taxi.
From
$54
Water taxi - One way fare
Water Taxi | Half Day
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular Abel Tasman coastline.
From
$133
Slice of Paradise
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Onetahuti for a 1.5hr walk to Bark Bay.
From
$POA
Water taxi charter
Scenic Cruise | Full Day
Special charter services available upon request
From
$117
Awaroa Escape
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay or Onetahuti and then walk to Awaroa Bay (from Bark Bay 3hrs, Onetahuti 1hr).
From
$300
Magical Marine Reserve
Guided Sea Kayaking | Full Day
Guided kayak trip: Explore the wonders of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in your kayak.
From
$106
Bridge and Beach
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay before walking through to Bark Bay. Water taxi back to Totaranui.
From
$109
Heart of the Park
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Onetahuti (4hrs).
From
$290
Paddle & Walk
Guided Kayak & Walk | Full Day
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Coastal Track in the morning and then see it all again from a completely different perspective - from the water as you kayak south again.
From
$89
Totaranui Day Out
Walking & Hiking | Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi from Totaranui to either Bark Bay or Onetahuti, walk to Awaroa before returning to Totaranui on your water taxi.
From
$240
Gourmet Platter
Guided Sea Kayaking | Full Day
Guided kayak trip: Walk the best section of the Coastal Track in the morning and kayak through the Astrolabe in the afternoon.
