Seals and Sand
Cruise by water taxi to Torrent Bay. Walk the scenic coastal track to Onetahuti and then enjoy an encounter with some NZ fur seals.
Availability:
All year round
Summer Departure(s): 9.00am
Winter Departure(s): 9.30am
Trip duration: Full Day
Ideal for: Walking in the heart of the Park
Activity level: Moderate
Cruise info: Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Torrent Bay: 45 min. Onetahuti to Marahau/Kaiteriteri 1 hr 15 min.
Walk info: Torrent Bay to Onetahuti
From
$83
Seals and Sand
Catch a morning water taxi into the Park through the Astrolabe Roadstead to Torrent Bay. Walk the wonderful section of the Coastal Track to Onetahuti (4hrs) enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches before returning on an afternoon water taxi and enjoying an encounter with some New Zealand fur seals.
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 Onetahuti
- Water taxi from Onetahuti to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
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