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 
Activity level: Easy 
Ideal for: Transport into and out of the park 
Cruise info: See below 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, water taxis get you access to the Park’s secret spots, spectacular marine life and even into bush-fringed tidal inlets. Book a one way fare and plan your own day out in the Park!
(1st Oct -30th April)
(1st May to 30th Sep)
(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 |
**(Drop offs only until noon, no pick ups)
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 |
**(Drop offs only until noon , no pick ups)
(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
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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Walking & Hiking, Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Bark Bay (2.5hrs) crossing the Falls River Swingbridge.
Walking & Hiking, Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay or Onetahuti and then walk to Awaroa Bay (from Bark Bay 3hrs, Onetahuti 1hr).
Walking & Hiking, Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Onetahuti or Bark Bay then walk the picture-perfect bays.
Walking & Hiking, Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Torrent Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Onetahuti (4hrs).
Walking & Hiking, Full Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Bark Bay, walk the scenic Coastal Track to Anchorage (3.5hrs).
Walking & Hiking, Half Day
Return water taxi and walking trip: Water taxi to Anchorage to walk the Pitt Head Loop Track (1.5hr) round trip.