Gourmet Platter
Combine a water taxi, walk and kayak to experience the best day out in the Abel Tasman! Book Now
All year round
8.30am
8.30am
Full Day
Walking the most scenic section of the Park and kayaking in the calmest waters!
Moderate
Marahau to Torrent Bay: 45 min. Bark Bay to Observation Beach: 30 min
Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
Observation Beach to Marahau
From $190
Gourmet Platter
Travel by water taxi to Torrent Bay in the morning. Walk the beautiful coastal track between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay, including across the Falls River Swingbridge. Eat your lunch at Bark Bay before catching a water taxi south, back to Observation Beach. Join up with your guide before kayaking through the sheltered waters of the Astrolabe Roadstead visiting golden beaches, the wildlife on Adele Island sanctuary and the other wonders of the southern Abel Tasman. Finish with a sail home to Marahau on the sea breeze.
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.
- Minimum age 12 years
- Optional lunch for $15
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- 1 day kayak hire
- Water taxi transfers for you and your kayak
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Marahau to Torrent Bay
- Walk from Torrent Bay to Bark Bay
- Water taxi from Bark Bay to Observation Beach
- Kayak from Observation Beach to Marahau
General Area Maps
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