Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk
Title as written by Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
About This Experience
A van from the Marahau car park to Kaiteriteri, a half-day skippered catamaran sail to Anchorage, then a self-guided walk back to Marahau; tea and coffee included, bring your own lunch.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Explore the scenic coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park
- View Split Apple Rock and NZ fur seals
- Enjoy a lunch break on the stunning Anchorage Bay beach
- Walk through native bush in the National Park
What's Included
- ✓ Half-day skippered sail tour
- ✓ Tea and coffee
- ✓ Toilets onboard the catamaran
- ✓ Free morning transfer from Marahau to Kaiteriteri Beach if option selected
- ✓ Freedom walk (3-4 hours)
Not Included
- Lunch (please note that there are no cafes/shops in the park)
Good to Know
- The tour departs on a sailing boat from Kaiteriteri beach. You then do a self-guided walk through the National Park back to a town called Marahau. If you have a car, you must drive to Marahau in the morning and leave it there for the day. Free all-day car parking is available at the track entrance in Marahau. Transfer is offered free of charge from Marahau to Kaiteriteri
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- The following items are essential to take:
- Small day bag
- Layers of warm clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Boat shoes that are easily removable
- Swimwear and towel
- Your own water bottle,
- Plenty of sunscreen (SPF 30+ is best)
- Insect repellent
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Camera
- Please bring your lunch. There are no shops in the Abel Tasman National Park
Meeting Point
Drive to the Abel Tasman National Park Entrance and park in the car park. Look for the Abel Tasman Sailing Adventure van which will pick up from the bus shelter on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park carpark, The National Park Entrance, Marahau. Pickup time is 8:30 AM.
