Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand - Cruise & walk

Choose your option to travel both ways on the same boat, or travel each way on a different boat.

Kaiteriteri is our preferred pick-up beach in the summer months.

Please bring your lunch with you, or place an order with us by 6pm the night before you travel.

Book and Pre Pay 2 hours prior to sailing and Save $3.00 per Adult & Child on all trips listed below.  Save money and the last minute rush.

Cruise & Walk options 

Seals 'n' Beach   Trip 1
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
                Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
               Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

For those who want to experience everything in the park. Cruise to Onetahuti, via the fascinating seal colony, walk over a forested saddle to Bark Bay. Rejoin boat at Bark Bay 1.40m (Vista Cruise), 3.40pm or 5.00pm.

Walking time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Time ashore: 2 - 5 hours

Bark Bay Falls  Trip 2
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
               Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
               Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

Not so much walking required to experience this beautiful beach.
Cruise to Bark Bay. Explore estuaries and waterfalls. Excellent beach for swimming. Rejoin boat at Bark Bay 1.40m (Vista Cruise), 3.40pm or 5.00pm.

Walking time: 1 hour optional
Time ashore: 1.25  - 5.5 hours

Swing Bridge   Trip 3
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
               Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
               Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

Cruise to Torrent Bay and walk 2 hours to Bark Bay. Great views, swing bridge at Falls River. Rejoin boat at Bark Bay 1.40pm (Vista Cruise), 3.40pm or 5.00pm.

Walking time: 2 hours
Time ashore: 2.5 - 6 hours

3 Hour Cruise and Walk  Trip 4
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs:Vista Cruise:9.40am (return by Vigour Taxi 
                                                  to complete trip in 3 hrs) 
               Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 12.15pm (return on Vista Cruise), 1.30pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
               Vigour Taxi: 12.00pm or 4.30pm

Trip can be extended by catching a later return sailing

Cruise to picturesque Anchorage Bay then take a walk along this stretch of golden sand or take a stroll to picturesque Te Pukatea Bay and return (approx 1 hour).  Walk to Te Pukatea via the Pitt Head track will take approx 1.5 hours return. Rejoin boat at Anchorage: 11.30am, 2.00pm (Vista Cruise) or 4.00pm 

Walking time: up to 1.5 hours
Time ashore: 50 mins to 1.75 hours

Cleopatra's Pool   Trip 5
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
               Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
               Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

Cruise to Torrent Bay and walk 2 hours to Anchorage Bay via Cleopatra's Pool - a fresh water wonder. Rejoin boat at Anchorage Bay 2.00pm (Vista Cruise), 4.00pm or 5.00pm.

Walking time: 2 hours
Time ashore: 2.75 - 6.5 hours

Extended Cruise & Walk options

Seals, Bush 'n' Beach Walk   Trip 6
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
              Vigour Taxi: 9.00am, 10.30am
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
              Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

For the best of everything this trip is for you. Cruise to Onetahuti via the Seal Colony.  Walk the most pituresque section of the track to Torrent Bay to join the Vigour Water Taxi at 4.00pm, 4.30pm (Vista Cruise) or 5pm.  Then boat back to Kaiterteri or Marahau.

Walking time: 3.5 hours
Time ashore: 3.5 - 5.75 hours

Dine 'n' Stride   Trip 8
Start/Finish: Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Departs: Vista Cruise: 9.40am,
              Vigour Taxi: 9.00am,  12.15pm
Returns: Vista Cruise: 3.15pm
             Vigour Taxi: 4.30 or 5.30pm

If you want more than a picnic, cruise to Awaroa Bay. A short walk takes you to the Lodge & Cafe for lunch. (Lunch at own cost). Afterwards enjoy a leisurely 1 hour walk to Onetahuti Bay or a 3 hour walk to Bark Bay - check tidal crossing time.
Rejoin Vigour Taxi at Onetahuti 3.15pm, or Bark Bay 3.40pm or 5.00pm.

Walking time: 1 - 3 hours
Time ashore: 1.25 - 4.5 hours

The Great Day Out   Trip 9

Option one:  Coach to Kaiteriteri. for 9.00am Vigour Taxi or 9.40am Vista Cruise departure 
Cruise to Totaranui and return to Stillwell Bay at 11.45am or 2.30pm.
Walk 2 hrs to Marahau to rejoin your coach at 3.30pm or 5.30pm.

Walking time: 2 hours
Time ashore: 2.75 - 5.45 hours

Option two:
Selfdrive to Marahau for 9.00am Vigour Taxi or 9.40 am Vista Cruise departure
Cruise to Totaranui and return to Anchorage Bay at 11.30am or 2.00pm.  Walk 3.5 hrs to Marahau.  Your car awaits.

Walking time: 3.5 hours
Time ashore: Open