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 $230
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.
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
- Minimum age 12 years
- Minimum 2 people (1st May to 30th September)
- Minimum 1 person (1st October to 30th April)
- Optional lunch for $20
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
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 >>
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