Half-Day Guided Kayak Trip
$160 per person
Awaroa is the perfect base to start a half-day sea kayak adventure. We have immediate access to the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and the Awaroa Lagoon, both offering top-class sea kayaking with a remote feel not experienced in the southern end of the park. The marine reserve trip explores the bays south of Awaroa where we view stunning granite sea cliffs, view marine life thriving in a pristine marine ecosystem, and sea birds diving and foraging for food. The lagoon offers sheltered paddling conditions with stunning scenery, secluded beaches, the chance to see eagle rays feeding on the seafloor, and a range of sea birds feeding on the sandy banks.
Where we go and what we see will depend on the weather and tides of the day. Our guides are more experienced than anyone working in this part of the park and strive to deliver the best possible trip they can on the day. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment, especially in the peak season (December – February).
All of our guided kayak trips last for 3-3.5 hours, including a pre-trip safety briefing and a 20-30 minute stop on a secluded beach. We break up the trip by the guide providing interesting commentary at notable points of interest along the way. The trips include hot drinks and snacks on the beach, as well as photographs taken by the guide throughout the trip. No experience is required for any of our trips, but we do enforce a minimum age of 12 years.
Cancellation policy
We understand that holiday plans can change. If you decided to cancel your trip 5 days or more prior to your trip, we will charge no cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of your trip incur a 50% fee, and cancellations on the day or no-shows will be charged the full trip price.
Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals
$25 half-hour
$40 hour
Stand-up paddleboarding is a fun way to experience the Abel Tasman National Park, and Awaroa Bay is the perfect place to try it. Warm, clear water and golden sandy beaches provide an ideal environment to search for eagle rays foraging on the seafloor and soak up the scenery in a stress-free way. All participants need to attend a mandatory safety briefing and there are some restrictions as to where and when you can go.
Bookings required; minimum age 8 years.
Cancellation policy
We understand that holiday plans can change. If you decided to cancel your trip 5 days or more prior to your trip, we will charge no cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of your trip incur a 50% fee, and cancellations on the day or no-shows will be charged the full trip price.
Guided Nature Walk
$75 per person
Feel like learning some interesting facts about New Zealand’s flora and fauna? Interested in the natural and human history of the Abel Tasman National Park? Join us on a short guided walk around the Awaroa wetland where we have the chance to view a range of birds in their native habitat, spot some rare native freshwater fish species, and learn about a regenerating native forest. These walks last about 1.5 hours and are targeted at those who wish to learn and have their curiosity for nature satisfied by one of our knowledgeable guides.
Bookings are recommended to make sure we have a guide available for you on the day.
Cancellation policy
We understand that holiday plans can change. If you decided to cancel your trip 5 days or more prior to your trip, we will charge no cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of your trip incur a 50% fee, and cancellations on the day or no-shows will be charged the full trip price.
“Fantastic kayak trip in a stunning location. Josh was great and put together a wonderful alternative trip when the weather and currents conspired against us. Highly recommend the lagoon – very surreal to kayak and then later walk across the inlet.”
– Ron
The Abel Tasman National Park is famous for long sunshine hours and warm sea temperatures, but we are always prepared for changing conditions on the open ocean. We recommend bringing a thermal top and bottom base layer in case the day is cool, however, we tend to find people are usually comfortable in shorts and t-shirts. A warm fleece or wool layer for the top half is useful and can be stored in water-tight hatches if we don’t need them. Sun glasses, hats, water bottles, and cameras are all must-haves. We supply all paddling equipment, including waterproof ‘dry bags’ to store valuables and cameras. Excess luggage and packs/boots can be locked at our base during the trip.
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