Dine at the Lodge
Walk from Bark Bay or Onetahuti to visit Awaroa - aka the People's Beach!
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: Walking in the heart of the Park
Cruise info: Marahau to Bark Bay: 1hr or Onetahuti 1hr 15min. Awaroa to Marahau 1hr 30min.
Walk info: Bark Bay to Awaroa: 3hrs or Onetahuti to Awaroa: 1hr
Dine at the Lodge
Catch a morning water taxi into the Park, walk a section of the Coastal Track enjoying the Abel Tasman’s incredible beaches before returning on an afternoon water taxi. There are two walking options for this trip depending on how much of the Costal Track you would like to walk.
Note: The Awaroa Lodge does not operate during the winter months. It is typically closed for winter on the 30th of April and re-opens for spring in mid September. Please check www.awaroalodge.co.nz for further details.
Trip Options:
- Option 1 – the shorter walk option. We drop you at Onetahuti for a 1 hour walk to Awaroa.
- Option 2 – the longer walk option. We drop you at Bark Bay for a 3 hour walk to Awaroa.
What’s included in this tour?
- Water taxi fares
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Marahau to Bark Bay (or Onetahuti)
- Walk from Bark Bay (or Onetahuti) to Awaroa
- Water taxi from Awaroa to Marahau
We run a daily shuttle bus to Marahau from Nelson and Motueka. If you don’t have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.
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