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Kayak & Walk

Guided half-day kayak and coastal walk between Observation and Marahau with Adele Island bird sanctuary and seal colony

4.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 24 hours
Service animals welcome

On the original Abel Tasman Kayaks kayak-and-walk tour, you will explore the southern Abel Tasman by kayak and walk the great walk coastal track between Observation and Marahau. As you move through sheltered bays, you will pass the area’s highest concentration of golden sandy beaches and take in wide ocean views. The kayak section also explores Adele Island bird sanctuary and the nearby seal colony.

Along the coastal track between Observation and Marahau you will continue to enjoy the shoreline scenery and the variety of beaches and rock formations that shape this coastline. The tour combines time on the water with time on the track, so you will experience both marine and coastal landscapes as you move between viewpoints and beaches.

Why Visit

  • Half-day kayak and half-day Great Walk between Observation and Marahau
  • Original Abel Tasman Kayaks sea-kayak and coastal-walk tour
  • Area with the highest concentration of golden sandy beaches
  • Adele Island bird sanctuary and nearby seal colony on the itinerary

What's included

  • Dietary requirements catered for
  • Freshly baked roll with local produce
  • Sweet snack
  • Fruit
  • Fresh plunger coffee
  • Local juice

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Return transport from Nelson/Motueka

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    In accordance with New Zealand legislation, we are obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to read prior to booking, so you are aware of the risks of participation. Risk Disclosure In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this water-based activity include but are not limited to; Personal Injury (sea sickness, heat stroke, hypothermia, drowning) and Property Damage. Abel Tasman Kayaks mitigate this risk through thorough preparation and adherence to a detailed Risk Identification and Management System. This includes providing you with the necessary information, training and safety equipment to participate in our activities. You are personally responsible for listening to our directions, adhering to our advice, and making responsible decisions to keep yourself safe. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify, alter or cancel activities at any given time if we feel your safety, or the safety of others may be compromised.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Abel Tasman Kayaks

    Location

    Departure point

    273 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road, Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd 273, Mārahau, 7197

    End point

    273 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road, Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd 273, Mārahau, 7197

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