Lagoons & Swingbridge
Cruise by water taxi to Bark Bay and then a fantastic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays. Highlights include the walk across the Falls River Swingbridge and across the Torrent Bay Estuary.
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 the most scenic section of the Park
Cruise info: Marahau to Bark Bay: 1hr. Anchorage to Marahau 45min.
Walk info: Bark Bay to Anchorage: 3.5hrs
Lagoons & Swingbridge
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.
What’s included in this tour?
- Water taxi fares
Itinerary
- Water taxi from Marahau to Bark Bay
- Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage
- Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau
For group bookings requiring transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.
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