Abel Tasman Guided Walk
3 Day/2 Night Guided Walk OR Kayak & Walk combo $1050 Per Adult
Departures: Year Round
3 Day Trips Start: Monday (Southbound), Wednesday and Saturday (Northbound)
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Nelson / Motueka to Torrent Bay
Approximate Times: Bus to Marahau - from Nelson 1.5 hours,
- from Motueka 20 mins
Walk Marahau to Torrent Bay - 4 hours (13 kms)
Includes Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
* Pick up Nelson (7.30am) or Motueka (8.30am). Time for last-minute luggage organisation at our Motueka office.
* Your guide introduces you to the Park at Marahau
* Walking the gentlest grade on the track, rediscover the pristine bays and headlands named by French explorer, Du'mont Durville in 1827.
* Stop for lunch at any one of the bays, then walk to Torrent Bay Lodge on the beachfront.
Day 2: Torrent Bay to Awaroa
Approximate walking time 6-7 hours (17 kms)
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner.
* Leave Torrent Bay to enjoy a morning walking through native forest with magnificent coastal views, and crossing the swing bridge at Falls River.
* Midday, stop for lunch at Bark Bay, or continue on to Onetahuti, taking time out to relax, explore, swim or sunbathe on the golden sands.
* Visit places of historical and scenic interest, including the abandoned Tonga Quarry.
* From Onetahuti, walk over the Tonga Saddle to Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.
Day 3: Awaroa to Nelson / Motueka via Totaranui
Approximate times: Walk Awaroa to Totaranui - 2 hours (7 kms)
Cruise Totaranui to Kaiteriteri 2.5 hours
Coach Kaiteriteri to Motueka (20 minutes)
or Nelson (1.5 hours)
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch.
* Cross the Awaroa estuary, and be introduced to its fascinating history
* Walk through the northern forests of the park with magnificent specimens of Nikau Palm and Rata.
* At Totaranui, join our comfortable launch to cruise the coastline you have just walked. Hot drinks, covered or open decks and bathroom facilities are available on board.
* Our coach meets you to return to Motueka (4.30pm) or Nelson (5.30pm).