The 12 Walking Tours in Abel Tasman That Go Early

1.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74Our pick

Cruise the Abel Tasman coast with English commentary, pass Split Apple Rock and Adele Island’s fur seals, then choose a self-guided walk through beaches and native forest. Options range from 7 to 10.5 km, with pick-ups timed from Anchorage or Medlands. Captain Will and other friendly crew members help keep the day on track.

“Location is beautiful. Cruise was very nice. Boat was on time. Well communicated. Fair pricing compared to locally available options.”

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2.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Start with a skippered catamaran sail from Kaiteriteri, passing Split Apple Rock, golden bays, islands, and New Zealand fur seals. After lunch and a swim at Anchorage Bay, follow the marked coastal track back to Marahau for 3.5 to 4 hours. Guides such as Inky, Claudia, Nick, and Frank provide local nature and park insight.

“Perfect combination, small group and a very authentic skipper. We got a lot of information and enjoyed the time on the water. The track was easy to walk and surprised with nice beaches for swimming 😃”

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3.Kayak & Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $142Top rated

Spend a full day in Abel Tasman National Park, walking to Observation Beach and kayaking back to Marahau. Guides such as Sam and Emily provide the kayak briefing and support. Expect white-sand beaches, forest trails, ocean views, a beach lunch, and possible sailing if conditions allow.

“Kajak tour is well prepared even for participants, who have never to do with this sport. The assistance given by the guieds is fantastic.”

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4.Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Start at Kaiteriteri, cruise by water taxi to Anchorage Bay, walk the Pitt Head loop to Te Pukatea Bay, then sail the coast aboard a yacht or catamaran. Guides such as Inky, Claudia, Frank, Angela, Nik, and Nick have led trips with swimming, seal spotting, local stories, and chances to help sail. Lunch is optional.

“Good and varied day out with very friendly guides and fellow tourers. We enjoyed the long walk at Anchorage Bay and the sailing on the catamaran, Power of Two.”

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5.Marahau: Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $135

Set out from Marahau with an English-speaking guide, paddling a double kayak toward Observation Beach past golden beaches, rock formations, and seal habitat. After lunch, walk the southern Abel Tasman Coastal Track back toward Marahau. The order may reverse, and guides such as Ed, Mitchell, Zoey, and Hillary bring local insight to the kayaking portion.

“No changes are necessary. Our guide Ed was fantastic and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. Lunch was terrific.”

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6.Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $82

Spend about seven hours seeing Abel Tasman by sea and on foot. A skipper takes you by catamaran from Kaiteriteri past Fisherman Island, Adele Island, Split Apple Rock, seals, coves, and beaches, then leaves you at Anchorage Bay for a self-guided 3.5 to 4-hour walk to Marahau. Shuttle transfers and coffee or tea are included.

“Very great experience! Very amazing tour. We went to post beautifull cost and the Walk back from Anchorage beach to Mārahau was amazing to.”

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7.Abel Tasman National Park: Self-Guided Walk & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Walk independently from Marahau to Anchorage through native forest and along golden beaches, then meet your skipper at 1:15 pm for a three-hour sail to Kaiteriteri. Tea, coffee, onboard toilets, and a free return transfer to Marahau are included. Bring lunch, water, warm layers, and sun protection.

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8.Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $127

Start at Kaiteriteri with a water-taxi ride past Split Apple Rock and fur-seal colonies. Walk the Pitt Head loop at Anchorage Bay, then sail back on a catamaran through coves, islands, and golden beaches. Allow six hours, bring food and water, and plan your own transport to Kaiteriteri.

“The walk is way more strenuous than they advertise . Not leisurely at all! Mostly uphill but beautiful scenery.”

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9.Southern Duo kayak & walk tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $117

Start at 8:30 am in Marahau for a full day in Abel Tasman National Park. R&R Kayaks supplies the kayaking gear, then your group of up to eight paddles toward Adele Island before hiking back through the park. Expect about two hours on the water and three to four hours on a mostly flat trail.

“Très bonne organisation et les endroits explorés avec le Kayak ou la marche étaient superbe. Les deux parties ne sont pas difficiles. c'est accessible à tous.”

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10.Anchorage Walk and Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $91

Walk unguided from Marahau to Anchorage Bay through native forest, then meet your skipper at 1:15 pm for a three-hour catamaran sail to Kaiteriteri. You’ll see beaches, bays, islands, birds, and marine life, with tea or coffee included and a free transfer back to Marahau.

“Catamaran and tripulation were fine. But too many people onboard and walking around, so not much options where to sit/stay. Trip itself was quite boring. A bit of music or any kind of animation would improve the experience.”

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11.Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop – Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk – New Zealand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Travel from Marahau toward Anchorage by kayak, on foot, and by water taxi during an eight-hour Abel Tasman day trip. A guide leads the kayaking for about four hours, sharing local knowledge along the Astrolabe coast. Your lunch includes a fresh roll, fruit, a sweet snack, coffee, and juice. The walk is unguided.

“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”

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12.Abel Tasman National Park: Waka & Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $417

Travel from Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park for a guided waka outing, boat rides, and a 3 to 6 km hike. You’ll learn a mihi in Te Reo Māori, follow Tikanga Māori customs, hear about Rongoā Māori plants, visit four beaches, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and drinks. Guides have included Angelika, Allan, and Jeremy.

“Alles an dem Ausflug hat mir gefallen. Es war überwältigend. Unser Giude (zweisprachig deutsch und englisch) Angelika war super. Diese Tour würde ich immer wieder buchen. Nur zu empfehlen.”

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