If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat. Nz hiking the abel tasman trail with young children the. This transportonly option is ideal for those freedomwalking the abel tasman coast track over several days. Terms and conditions read the booking terms and conditions scroll to the bottom to find the terms and conditions link for general information, age ranges, prices, discounts, penalty rates and the alterations and cancellations policy. Our online booking service lets you design your own trip and receive instant confirmation. Take one of the smaller water taxis, its by far the best way to see and explore the best bits of the abel tasman. Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. Catch a morning water taxi into the park along the length of the incredible abel tasman coastline right up to totaranui and then back to either onetahuti or bark bay. Thats why, for us, the water taxis come into their own. Join your guide for a wonderful day trip into the national park with its golden sandy beaches, clear azure sea, regenerating native forest and magnificent views, all combined with a water taxi ride. Check out our abel tasman day walks abel tasman aqua taxi.
Experience the best of the park with a combined aqua taxi and walk or kayak package. Nelson ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. Water taxi one way fare water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand. She cant walk distances her peers would easily and tires earlier an obstacle im keen to override when possible with other transport options. Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. We are operating on special schedule for trips into the southern part of the park between may and september 2020. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. Book a studio and prepare your picnic for hiking in the abel tasman national park. Visit the abel tasman national park wakefield quay house. To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 808018. Steph, wellington nz nothing says new zealand quite like the abel tasman. Whether youre looking for a short walk, a scenic day out, or a multiday hiking adventure we have an option to suit. Everything you need to know to hike the abel tasman track.
Abel tasman sea shuttle provides water taxi options to allow you to experience the best our region has on offer with a no fuss approach to your needs and desires. Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience. Marahau water taxis abel tasman winter experiences 2020. Your first day begins with the coach ride from nelson, through lush fruit orchards, vineyards, horticultural farmland and hop gardens, along coastal roads and over rolling hills. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. Book here accommodation abel tasman national park, new. The abel tasman centre is also a well stocked general store. Abel tasman aquataxi marahau 2020 all you need to know. Abel tasman national park scenic cruises and water taxis.
Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and packluggage. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. One way abel tasman boat experiences abel tasman aqua taxi. Is it necessary to prebook water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers.
Starting from the south, these coastal access points are anchorage, torrent bay. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman national park. There are commercial water taxis that operate between marahaukaiteriteri and totaranui. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Please add the pm departure request in the notes field at the time of. Abel tasman sea shuttles welcome you into the beautiful abel tasman national park in new zealand. In may 2012 the alborn family purchased abel tasman aquataxi from ngai tahu tourism. Abel tasman coast track new zealand hiking trails tourism.
Bo, now 7 years old but only 3 when we did this trek, has mild cerebral palsy which affects her legs. Abel tasman adventure aquataxi into the heart of the park, onetahuti and walk part of the abel tasman coastal track to anchorage 6hrs. Join your guide at observation beach for lunch before kayaking to marahau along the abel tasman coastline. Relax in luxury in quiet, private accommodation right on the water s edge. We have purposebuilt catamaran water taxis, with easy walk onoff access for all age groups. We are contacting you to let you know that abel tasman kayaks will close for the season from saturday 21 march 2020 until 1 september 2020. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. Explore the abel tasman national park in new zealand with award winning abel tasman eco tours. Walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasmans incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of pictureperfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi. Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators.
Stay on the boat and let your water taxi skipper show you the sites along the length of the abel tasman or charter a water taxi and design your own day out in the park. Because we like to keep things simple at marahau water taxis our trips and scheduled sailings are incredibly easy to understand and book. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to. The trip we took is a boat ride all the way up the coast and then we got dropped off at onetahuti and hiked through to bark bay. Abel tasman national park best time to visit top tips. Local experiences winter 2020 abel tasman aqua taxi. Return to marahaukaiteriteri on an afternoon water taxi.
Torlesse motels are just a 10 minutes walk where the boats depart. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Social distancing and stringent hygiene standards will be in place for all services, including spacing between groups on water taxis. Visit marahau abel tasman village gateway to national park. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Then return by water taxi for a scenic cruise back to marahau.
Walk a section of the coastal track enjoying the abel tasman s incredible beaches soaking up the elevated views of pictureperfect bays before returning on an afternoon water taxi. Abel tasman village is also the home to canyoning adventures, ecotours, horse riding plus a wide range of other activities for experiencing the abel tasman region. Aquataxi gets you closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel. Brilliant way to get around and walk or kayak in the abel tasman park. If you have just a day to spend, then this one day guided walk on the abel tasman coastal track is a great option.
Because it is so close to the abel tasman national park, the village has easy access to the water taxis and kayak operators. We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing. I want to walk the coastal path in sections using water taxis to get back to my car each night. Located on the marahau waterfront, the abel tasman centre is the hub of the abel tasman village. Catch a morning water taxi into the abel tasman bark bay, then enjoy a fantastic scenic walk past a succession of wonderful beaches and bays to anchorage 3. Nelson to abel tasman national park 4 ways to travel via. Free bus transfer to and from nelson with abel tasman sea shuttles on selected departures. I will be visiting abel tasman in feb, 2011 for 4 days. Abel tasman national park is within a 5minute walk from the property. Abel tasman sea shuttle motueka water taxi nz online. Top 10 things to do in the abel tasman new zealand.
Water taxi from totaranui to either bark bay or onetahuti, walk to awaroa before returning to totaranui on your water taxi. Enjoy a trip up the coastline or get dropped off in one of the abel tasman s beautiful bay and walk back or get picked up later. We offer abel tasman kayaking trips, water taxis and packages such as skydiving and scenic flights over the abel tasman. Marahau water taxis 2020 all you need to know before you. One way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. Water taxis in new zealands abel tasman national park. Water taxi from totaranui to marahau for a brief look around before returning to totaranui by water taxi. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and tidal conditions, water taxis get you. Free unlimited wifi as well as free offroad parking is available.
Enrich your new zealand experience with abel tasman boat tours. We are a genuine, small kayak hire and kayak tour company, 100% locally owned and operated, with loads of experience taking guided kayak trips in the abel tasman. Tours one way fares one way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Skippers were very competent and took time to point out points of interest. Water taxis are an enjoyable way to see the abel tasman its aqua green waters. Book here accommodation abel tasman national park, new zealand. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. Golden bay accommodation adrift in golden bay hosts. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise. Use our local knowledge of the abel tasman to help tailor and book your activities at no extra charge. Rome2rio makes travelling from nelson to abel tasman national park easy.
If you dont have your own transport please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a. While marahau water taxis has continued to operate under its own unique brand and identity, the acquisition of aquataxi provided the alborns with a total of 15 water taxis and over half of the abel tasman national park water taxi capacity. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on. All water taxi and kayaking customers should check in at the abel tasman centre. Our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel tasman national park, while traveling on clear, blue water. Our range of full day boat tours, guided walks and van tours showcase the best natural features of te tai tapu the sacred coast. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences. To make a booking for torrent bay please call us on 0800 278 282. Water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park. The abel tasman track is one of new zealands finest. Discover the bioweb of golden sands, crystal clear seas, rivers, caves and majestic new zealand forests with amazing.
The abel tasman national park contains a great number of walk sections, trip alternatives and epic locations. Find shuttle services and water taxis for the abel tasman coast track. We took the water taxi from marahau to bark bay, walked through track to anchorage and took the water taxi back. All of these companies offer a regular scheduled water taxi service and you can take a. Most visitors only walk in one direction on the coast track and get a water taxi in the other direction. However, i am not sure of the exact times during each day when i will need to. We can help you book water taxis, hire kayaks, embark on a canyoning adventure or set off on the abel tasman coastal walking track. Cafes, restaurants and beaches are within 1,650 feet from abel tasman lodge. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman national park from the comfort of our purposebuilt, ecofriendly water taxis.
Enjoy a scenic cruise of the abel tasman aboard one of our three purpose built motorised catamaran water taxis, with easy walk on access for all age groups. Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and unique tidal conditions, water taxis get you access to the parks secret spots, spectacular marine life and even into bushfringed tidal inlets. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially kiwi experience. As a team we have discussed at length our contribution and we unanimously feel it is our social responsibility to support the broader societal efforts to slow down the spread of the corona virus. Abel tasman aqua taxi get closer to new zealands most. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. Mar 31, 2018 everything you need to know about the abel tasman coast track one of the best in new zealand. The centre is the booking office and checkin point for marahau water taxis, marahau sea kayaks, the marahau beach camp and other local activities and accommodation options. Enrich your abel tasman experience with hand picked water taxi trips. Water taxis view the abel tasman coastline from a water taxi.
Book your return water taxi and coach connections to suit. Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. To get one of the early morning water taxis we recommend staying within walking distance to the beach and the shuttle service. Located 5 minutes from the property, guests can hire water taxis and kayaks. Water taxis are not permitted to go above totaranui, so there is no service to wainui or any of the northern bays. Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. If you wish to book a water taxi we recommend abel tasman sea shuttles, aqua taxi or wilsons abel tasman and we can book you in the night before having checked the weather forecast. Find all the transport options for your trip from nelson to abel tasman national park right here. Marahau water taxis runs scheduled services up and down the abel tasman throughout the day dropping off and picking up passengers at the six main coastal access points within the park. Water taxi from totaranui to torrent bay before walking through to bark bay. We offer marahau water taxi and kaiteriteri water taxi options. Nelson ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. We have purposebuilt catamaran water taxis, with easy walk onoff access for all age groups and our experienced and knowledgeable team will ensure you get the best out of your.
Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the abel tasman from the comfort of our purposebuilt, quiet and ecofriendly water taxis. The staff is lovely, and the view from here is spectacular. Abel tasman sea shuttle our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel tasman national park, while traveling on clear, blue water.