Falls River
Cruise by water taxi to Torrent Bay. Walk the scenic route to Bark Bay and cross the Falls River Swingbridge. 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 Torrent Bay: 45 min. Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 1 hr.
Walk info: Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
From
$80
Falls River
Catch a morning water taxi through the Astrolabe Roadstead into Torrent Bay. Walk the scenic Coastal Track to Bark Bay (2.5hrs) enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches and crossing the Falls River Swingbridge 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 Torrent Bay
- Walk from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
- Water taxi from Bark Bay to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
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