
Totaranui Scenic Cruise
Cruise on a water taxi from Totaranui to Marahau along the length of the Park.
Availability: All year round
Summer Departure(s): 10.45am
Winter Departure(s): 10.45am
Trip duration: Half Day
Ideal for: A day out for people staying in Totaranui
Activity level: Easy
Cruise info: Totaranui to Marahau: 1 hr 45 min. Marahau to Totaranui: 1 hr 45 min.

From $124
Totaranui Scenic Cruise
Catch a water taxi from Totaranui in the north of the Park to Marahau, enjoy an hour of so in Marahau and then head back to Totaranui.
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
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Water taxi fares
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Totaranui to Marahau
- Water taxi from Marahau to Totaranui
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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