Built specifically for the abel tasman coastline and its unique tidal conditions, water taxis let you access the parks secret spots, spectacular marine life and even into bushfringed tidal inlets. However, i am not sure of the exact times during each day when i will need to. The abel tasman contains six main coastal access points at which water taxis can drop off and pick up passengers. Avoiding crowds on the abel tasman coast track isnt always easy, but with plenty of campsites to choose from, you can plan your trip with solitude in mind. Marahau water taxis provides water transportation services in the abel tasman national park, all year round. Talk to our local experts to pick the top abel tasman water taxi experiences. L, d day 2 scenic boat journey, walk on abel tasman coast track well begin the day by boarding a boat bound for tonga quarry and our first great walk, the abel tasman. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Tours with abel tasman sea shuttles to abel tasman. We took the marahau water taxi for the full day experience of absolute abel tasman and it was amazing. The breathtaking abel tasman national park boasts tranquil golden bays, sea drowned valleys, lush tropical forests and an array of marine and wildlife making it the ideal location for an extraordinary kayaking expedition.
Welcome to wilsons abel tasman national park new zealand. Getting out into abel tasman national park book a water taxi. One way fare from kaiteriteri to tonga quarryonetahuti. 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. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday. 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. Explore the best of the abel tasman with our zero carbon aqua taxi tours. Abel tasman aquataxi provides water taxi trips and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park. Nz hiking the abel tasman trail with young children. 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. Perfect for a day out, take the water taxi one way and return by walking the coast track, or book a half or full day cruise to take in the local wildlife fur seals, sea birds and even dolphins. Abel tasman national park ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. She cant walk distances her peers would easily and tires earlier an obstacle im keen to override when possible with other transport options.
Find shuttle services and water taxis for the abel tasman coast track. Water taxis provide quick and convenient access to the six major bays along the spectacular abel tasman coastline. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy. The abel tasman coast track can be walked in either direction. Rome2rio makes travelling from nelson to abel tasman national park easy. Kaiteriteri ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. 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. Water taxi trips marahau water taxis abel tasman centre. Return to marahaukaiteriteri on an afternoon water taxi. Note there is a maximum number of nights you can stay at each.
The most popular option is to catch a water taxi from kaiteriteri beach out to one of the golden bays in abel tasman. We will drop you off at a goldensand beach for your walk or pick you up at the end of your hike. Departing from kaiteriteri or totaranui thoughout the year. Water taxies and smaller ferries, make even the remote places around new zealand accessible. Avoiding crowds on the abel tasman coast track isnt always easy, but with plenty of campsites to choose from, you. Kaiteriteri ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. Is it necessary to pre book water taxis in advance to visit abel tasman national park. Aquataxi gets passengers closer to those outoftheway spots along the abel tasman coastline. 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 taxis kaiteriteri beach lodge kaiteriteri beach. Water taxis in new zealands abel tasman national park. A trip in one of the smaller water taxis, past the succession of wide sweeping bays, is a quintessentially kiwi experience.
Find all the transport options for your trip from nelson to abel tasman national park right here. It is very easy to get yourself out into the abel tasman national park and enjoy walking part of the coastal track. Welcome to marahauwater taxisweve got your abeltasman experience covered whether you want a short walk, a long hike, a relaxed scenic cruise or simply. This email address is being protected from spambots. Decide the date you want to stay at each hutcampsite. Marahau guards the eastern entrance to the abel tasman national park. From the abel tasman centre in marahu you can book water taxis, hire kayaks, embark on a canyoning adventure or set off on the coastal walking track. Abel tasman aquataxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the abel tasman national park since 1990. You have room to move around, or relax in comfortable seating with tables on upper and lower viewing decks. Abel tasman sea shuttle our trips offer you superb experiences in the abel tasman national park, while traveling on clear, blue water. Bo, now 7 years old but only 3 when we did this trek, has mild cerebral palsy which affects her legs. 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. Marahau water taxis 2020 all you need to know before you.
But i dont want to book in advance, because of weather. Check out our abel tasman day walks abel tasman aqua taxi. Abel tasman aquataxi abel tasman new zealands most. One way water taxi fares with abel tasman sea shuttles. People with only a day to spend in the abel tasman typically choose to take a water taxi to a bay from which they can complete a small section of the coastal track before being picked up at the end their walk to be whisked back to marahau on a return water taxi. Nelson ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Starting from the south, these coastal access points are anchorage, torrent bay, bark bay, onetahuti, awaroa, totaranui. We drop you at bark bay and you walk through to anchorage 34 hours to meet your return water taxi. A full day adventure, with abel tasman kayak, water taxi and meals included. 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. As far as fun, unique and serene activities go, you wont find many that tick all of those boxes better than abel tasman sup. Abel tasman national park water taxi wilsons abel tasman. From here well catch a water taxi to our accommodation in the heart of the national park where your luggage will be waiting for you. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis new zealand.
Abel tasman is fortunate to have a number of different water taxi operators. Book online or call our friendly reservations team to book. Nelson ferries, water taxis and water buses may provide public transport in urban waters for passengers. We took the water taxi from marahau to bark bay, walked through track to anchorage and took the water taxi. Water taxi from totaranui to torrent bay before walking through to bark bay.
The abel tasman national park contains a great number of walk sections, trip alternatives and epic locations. Highlights include the walk across the falls river swingbridge and across the torrent bay estuary. Abel tasman national park ferries and water taxis directory. Abel tasman aquataxi marahau 2020 all you need to know. Water taxis view the abel tasman coastline from a water taxi. Book with wilsons abel tasman vista cruise and pay no more than a water taxi shuttle fare to travel in style. Located at beautiful marahau, just outside of the abel tasman national park, we offer a whole range of paddleboard hire, and sit on top kayak hire, these are ideal for a couple of hours paddling around half day or full day and ideal for a bit of family fun. Take a water taxi to a bay from which you can walk a section of the coastal track and get picked up at the end of your walk to be whisked back to marahau on a return water taxi. We take care of the details so you can reconnect with nature and the important things in life. You get to enjoy the beaches and wildlife, and have a walk through some of the stunning forest the park has to offer. Water taxis are a fantastic way to see the best of abel tasman national park.
Water taxi from totaranui to marahau for a brief look around before returning to totaranui by water taxi. I will be staying in kaiteriteri and visiting atnp on december 9th, 10th, and 11th. I would like to do some walks in abel tasman park and i need different transportation with water taxi. This brochure describes a 5day hike for independent, nonguided walkers who choose to hike the whole track from marahau to.
Booking a water taxi into the abel tasman has never been easier. Abel tasman national park ferries are relatively affordable and are a great way to reach different parts of new zealand. Marahau water taxis is the only water transport company operating in the abel tasman to have its own general store, camping ground, sea. Because we like to keep things simple at marahau water taxis our trips and scheduled sailings are incredibly easy to understand and book.
Enjoy abel tasman national park activities while staying. One way fares marahau water taxis abel tasman centre. Scheduled sailings depart daily and are a popular way to experience the abel tasman coastal track. The sleepy settlement is the perfect place to get away from it all. Travel with speed and style for the same fare as a small water taxi on our vista cruise shuttle service. 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. Experience the best of the park with a combined aqua taxi and walk or kayak package. Nelson to abel tasman national park 4 ways to travel via.