Abel Tasman Guided Walk
5 Day/4 Night Guided Walk OR Kayak & Walk combo $1545 Per Adult
Departures: Year Round
5 Day Trips Start: Tuesday and Friday (Southbound)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nelson / Motueka to Awaroa via Totaranui
Approximate Times: Bus to Kaiteriteri - from Nelson 1.5 hours,
- from Motueka 20 mins
Cruise Kaiteriteri to Totaranui - 2.5 hours
Walk 4 - 5 hours (10-15 kms) depending on options
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.
* Launch departs Kaiteriteri for a leisurely cruise along the National Park coastline. Hot drinks, covered or open deck areas and bathroom facilities on board.
* When you arrive at Totaranui, relax on the beach or walk north to Anapai Bay (or further if you are energetic).
* Walk south approximately 2 hours from Totaranui to Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa, through rainforest with magnificent specimens of Nikau Palm and Rata.
* Cross the Awaroa estuary and be introduced to its fascinating history.
* Spend the night on the beachfront at Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.
Day 2: Explore Awaroa
Approximate times for walks, up to 4 hours
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
* Explore the largest tidal estuary in Abel Tasman National Park on foot or by canoe (tides permitting)
* Your guide can plan your day to be as active or relaxing as you wish
* Visit early European and pre-European historical sites
* Unwind on the beach
* Relax and enjoy the comforts of Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.
Day 3: Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Approximate walking time 6-7 hours (17 kms)
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
* Depart Awaroa to walk over the Tonga Saddle to Onetahuti.
* Relax on the golden sand beach flanked by impressive granite headlands
* Visit Tonga Quarry historic site.
* Midday, stop for lunch at Bark Bay and take time out to relax, explore, swim or sunbathe on the golden sand.
* In the afternoon, enjoy a succession of magnificent views of headlands, estuaries and beaches, walking through native forest and crossing the swing bridge at Falls River.
* Continue on to Torrent Bay Lodge on the beachfront.
Day 4: Explore Torrent Bay
Optional walking (up to 5 hours, 10 kms) and canoeing (tide dependant)
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
A day of Choices! Let our guides plan an adventurous or relaxing day to suit you.
Options include:
* Walk through breathtaking first generation forest, up to the waterfalls on Falls River;
* Canoe in the estuary and visit the peaceful grotto of Cleopatra's Pool (tides permitting);
* Walk to the protected golden beaches of Anchorage and Te Pukatea and visit historic Maori sites at Pitt Head.
Day 5: Torrent Bay to Motueka/Nelson
Approximate times: Walk Torrent Bay to Marahau - 4 hours (13 kms)
Bus Marahau to Motueka - 20 mins
or to Nelson - 1.5 hours
Includes Breakfast, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch
* Well graded final section of Abel Tasman coast track
* Rediscover the pristine bays and beaches named by French Explorer, Du'mont Durville in 1827.
* Stop for lunch at any one of the bays, then walk the last leg to Marahau.
* Our coach meets you to return to Motueka (4.30pm) or Nelson (5.30pm).