Absolute Abel Tasman
Cruise by water taxi along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline. Then soak up the elevated views of the picture-perfect bays on your walk.
Availability: All year round 
Summer Departure(s): 9.00am, 10.30am 
Winter Departure(s): 9.30am 
Trip duration: Full Day 
Activity level: Moderate 
Ideal for: Exploring the north of the Park 
Cruise info: Marahau to Onetahuti or Bark Bay via Totaranui. Anchorage or Bark Bay to Marahau 
Walk info: Onetahuti to Bark Bay: 2hrs or Bark Bay to Anchorage: 3-4hrs Absolute Abel Tasman
Catch a morning water taxi into the Park along the length of the incredible Abel Tasman coastline right up to Totaranui and then back to either Onetahuti or Bark Bay. Walk a section of the Coastal Track enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of picture-perfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi.
There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the Coastal Track you would like to walk, and which section of the Track you wish to explore.
Trip Options:
- Option 1 – the shorter walk option. We drop you at Onetahuti and you walk through to Bark Bay (2 hours) to meet your return water taxi.
- Option 2 – the longer walk option. We drop you at Bark Bay and you walk through to Anchorage (3-4 hours) to meet your return water taxi.
What’s included in this tour?
- Water taxi fares
Itinerary
Option 1:
- Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
- Water taxi from Totaranui to Onetahuti
- Walk from Onetahuti to Bark Bay
- Water taxi from Bark Bay to Marahau
Option 2:
- Water taxi from Marahau to Totaranui
- Water taxi from Totaranui to Bark Bay
- Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
- Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau
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
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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