Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. You get to meet other travelers and receive the personal attention of the skipper as we limit numbers to 5 couples or 11 passengers. Choose how energetic you want to be with plenty of activities on offer. Our cruise itinerary is flexible and our friendly, knowledgeable skippers are excellent at locating local wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals, Little Blue penguins and on occasion dolphins.We ensure you are able to learn about the history and ecology of the Abel Tasman while take in the stunning scenery. We cruise past Split Apple Rock as far as the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in the heart of the park where New Zealand fur seals bask in the sun. Then we find a sheltered bay with opportunities to kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or just relax on board while we prepare a delicious platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tonga Island Marine Reserve, Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand

We cruise as far as the reserve where travelers have the opportunity to hike, kayak and see NZ fur seals.

The trip changes daily depending on tides and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Split Apple Rock, Moonraker Way, Kaiteriteri 7197 New Zealand

We cruise along the beautiful Abel Tasman coastline ensuring a close up view of this iconic rock while discussing the history and ecology of the area.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Harvey Road, Marahau, Abel Tasman National Park 7010 New Zealand

Our day trip allows the opportunity to walk the track and complete the Pitt Head loop overlooking the scenic Te Pukatea bay. This hike is our pick of the walks in the Abel Tasman for the scenery, history and fern glades

Duration: 1 hour