Water taxi – One way fare
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular Abel Tasman coastline.
Availability:
All year round
Summer Departure(s): See below
Winter Departure(s): See below
Trip duration: Half Day
Ideal for: Transport into and out of the park
Activity level: Easy
From
$40
Water taxi – One way fare
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular Abel Tasman coastline. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially Kiwi experience. Built specifically for the Abel Tasman coastline and unique tidal conditions, our aqua taxis get you access to the Park’s secret spots, spectacular marine life and even into bush-fringed tidal inlets.
SUMMER
(1st Oct -30th April)
(1st Oct -30th April)
North bound time table
| Departure | ||||
| Kaiteriteri / Marahau | 9:00 | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| Anchorage | 09:45 | 11:15 | 12:45 | 14:15 |
| Torrent Bay** | ||||
| Bark Bay | 10:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:30 |
| Onetahuti | 10:15 | 11:45 | 13:15 | 14:45 |
| Awaroa | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 |
| Totaranui (Arrival) | 11:00 | 12:15 | 13:45 | 15:15 |
South bound time table
| Departure | ||||
| Totaranui | 11:00 | 12:15 | 13:45 | 15:15 |
| Awaroa | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 |
| Onetahuti | 11:15 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 |
| Bark Bay | 11:30 | 12:45 | 14:15 | 15:45 |
| Torrent Bay** | ||||
| Anchorage | 11:45 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 16:00 |
| Kaiteriteri / Marahau (Arrival) | 12:15 | 13:30 | 15:00 | 16:30 |
WINTER
(1st May to 30th Sep)
(1st May to 30th Sep)
North bound time table
| Departure | |||
| Kaiteriteri / Marahau | 9:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| Anchorage | 10:00 | 12:45 | 14:15 |
| Torrent Bay ** | |||
| Bark Bay | 10:15 | 14:15 | |
| Onetahuti | 10:25 | 14:20 | |
| Awaroa | 10:40 | 14:30 | |
| Totaranui (Arrival) | 11:00 | 14:45 |
South bound time table
| Departure | |||
| Totaranui | 11:00 | 14:45 | |
| Awaroa | 10:40 | 14:30 | |
| Onetahuti | 11:15 | 15:30 | |
| Bark Bay | 11:30 | 15:15 | |
| Torrent Bay ** | |||
| Anchorage | 11:45 | 13:00 | 15:30 |
| Kaiteriteri / Marahau (Arrival) | 1200 | 13:30 | 16:00 |
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.
What’s included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Water taxi fare
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