Magical Marine Reserve
The ultimate guided kayak trip. Paddle through the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and sail the sea breeze into Anchorage via tranquil lagoons. Book Now
Availability:
Oct - Apr
Summer Departure(s): 8.30am
Trip duration: Full Day
Ideal for: A full day of kayaking
Activity level: Moderate
Cruise info: Marahau to Onetahuti: 1 hr 15 min. Anchorage to Marahau: 45 min.
Kayak info: Onetahuti to Anchorage
From
$240
Magical Marine Reserve
Travel by water taxi to Onetahuti in the morning to join your guided kayak trip. Paddle with your expert local guide southward through the glorious Tonga Island Marine Reserve visiting the friendly local wildlife. Enjoy your lunch on a golden beach before continuing our kayaking trip southwards and sail the sea breeze into Anchorage via tranquil lagoons. Water taxi from Anchorage back to Marahau.
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.
- Minimum age 14 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 Onetahuti
- Kayak from Onetahuti to Anchorage
- Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau
Important Notice: From December 3rd, New Zealand moved into the new COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic light system. We are required to adopt this new framework in order to remain open and also to keep everybody safe. Therefore from December 3rd all customers older than 12 years and 3 months will need to present their My Vaccine Pass before they can use our services. The new Protection Framework also requires that we adhere to the regulations outlined for each of the three levels; red, orange and green. For more specific information about COVID-19 Protection Framework please visit this link. Thank you for your understanding.
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