Water taxi – One way fare
Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular Abel Tasman coastline.
All year round
See below
See below
Half Day
Transport into and out of the park
Easy
From $52
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)
WINTER
(1st May to 30th Sep)
(1st May to 30th Sep)
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 | |||
| 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 |
**(Drop offs only until noon , no pick ups)
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 |
| Marahau (Arrival) | 1200 | 13:30 | 16:00 |
**(Drop offs only until noon, no pick ups)
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 fare
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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