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New Zealand's 15 most popular marahau tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Sea kayak the Abel Tasman coast from Mārahau to Split Apple Rock on a small-group tour with gear included and a family-friendly pace.
“Absolutely worth doing. Adults and kids vote as fav thing on our whole trip. Brad was a wonderful guide.”
Kayak the Abel Tasman coast to Observation Beach, eat lunch on the sand, then hike back with an easy, guided day in Mārahau.
“Kajak tour is well prepared even for participants, who have never to do with this sport. The assistance given by the guieds is fantastic.”
Guided kayak from Marahau through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and Abel Tasman National Park to see fur seals, with gear and water-taxi return.
“Our guide Pandy was excellent. The all day trip included three spectacular lagoons. The weather can be rough and the water taxi ride, very exciting.”
Paddle your own pace from Mārahau past Split Apple Rock, golden-sand beaches, seals, and birdsong on a 7-hour sea kayak rental.
“We had a beautiful day of kayaking in this gorgeous part of the world. We'd recommend this experience to anyone who loves kayaking and discovering beautiful, secluded beaches.”
Sail a skipper-led catamaran from Kaiteriteri to Abel Tasman, then hike the coast back from Anchorage Bay to Marahau.
“Fun sailing day in Abel Tasman! Great way to see more of the coast and get to Anchorage Bay for the hike back. More time onboard than the water taxi allowing for more views. Sailing was fun!”
Kayak to Adele Island and hike Abel Tasman trails from Mārahau. Small groups, gear provided, fur seal chances, about 8 hours.
“Erst geht es mit dem Kayak an der Küste entlang und zufuss durch den Park zurück. Die Tour war super. Kayak ungefähr 2 Stunden. Die Wanderung 3-4 Stunden auf einem flachen Weg. Sehr nette Guides.”
Kayak Tonga Island Marine Reserve from Marahau to spot Kekeno fur seals, paddle granite bays, enjoy a beach picnic and hot showers.
“We had a wonderful day on the kayaks. Ed was a fantastic host who provided us with a lot of interesting information about the national park We would definitely recommend this tour”
Guided sea kayaking in Abel Tasman’s Tonga Island Marine Reserve, timed to tides for fur seals, arches, and lagoons.
“Amazing way to learn about the history, geology, fauna and wildlife of the marine reserve and New Zealand in general.”
Self-guided double kayak rental from Mārahau to Abel Tasman beaches at your pace, with gear included and flexible staff help.
“Brilliant from start to finish . Brad explained everything we needed to know from a safety and trip point of view. We planned to kayak up to Observation beach all went well, stunning coast and we returned back to Marahau on foot . Perfect day”
Kayak Abel Tasman from Marahau with Kahu Kayaks. Seals, golden beaches, picnic lunch options, and a sail-assisted return.
“Had a fantastic day with these guys. Tayla was a great guide. Lots of fun and knowledge. Loved the little detours through caves and awesome little bays. The sea lions were fun too!”
Three days of guided sea kayaking in Abel Tasman, camping by the coast and exploring Tonga Island for seals, penguins, and beach lunches.
“From the first email to the shower at the end of our trip our experience with ATK was exceptional. Every team member was professional, friendly, helpful and great to deal with and our guide, Awatea, was fantastic. I can't recommend the ThrRead more”
Guided sea kayaking to Tonga Island in Abel Tasman for fur seals and blue penguins, plus beach lunch and up to 1.5 hours paddling.
“Enjoyed the part of the tour that followed the Abel Tasman shore. It rained very hard during the excursion and though the guides worked hard to cope, it seemed they were not well prepared with shelter for the lunch stop. The sandwiches Read more”
Kayak and walk Abel Tasman from Marahau to Anchorage with a guide, lunch, and water taxi. Scenic, active, well paced.
“An amazing day out – one of the highlights of our time in New Zealand. A fantastic way to explore Abel Tasman in one day. Our guide was knowledgeable and cheerful. Only thing I'd flag up is that we could have done with some more info rRead more”
3 days of unguided kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park from Mārahau, with starter briefing, drop-off by water taxi, and rental gear.
“They have a very long safety discussion prior to going out, so we felt very safe. The water was extremely blue and overall conditions were great. When it did downpour, the anchorage bay hut/campsite had plenty of space to hide from the rainRead more”
Self-guided kayak freedom in Abel Tasman from Marahau, paddling to Adele Island birds and seals, plus caves and golden beaches.
“Fan and exciting paddle experience in Abel Tasman National Park. Beautiful view, lovely weather, and good people.”
