Half Day Tours
Half Day Waka Tour - Join us for an explorative excursion into the Abel Tasman National Park up to Watering Cove. After enjoying a delicious lunch, time to swim, lay back and relax in paradise. We board the comfortable Water Taxi and take a leisurely scenic trip back to Marahau Bay.
Tailored Tours - We cater for school groups, conference groups, functions, birthdays, weddings and team building exercises.
Full Day Tours
Waka and Hikoi - Experience the traditional Maori method of travel in the Waka from Marahau up to Watering Cove. After lunch, and taking in the magnificent bays, directions will be given so that you can (at your own leisure), take an unguided walk along the beautiful landscape of the Abel Tasman coastal track towards Marahau. Exploring nature at its best.
Waka and Hikoi Pa - The morning sees us taking in the cultural wonders of traditional Maori Waka travel, up towards the picturesque Watering Cove. After stopping for lunch, swimming and sunbathing, venture (at your own leasure) to where the old Maori Pa site was at Pitt Head. This walk provides stunning views of the Abel Tasman Park from the coastal ridge line track, before boarding the Water Taxi at Te Puketea Bay and returning via the scenic route back to Marahau Bay.
Waka and Kekeno - Exploring the coastline from Marahau to Watering Cove in the traditional Maori way, paddling in a Waka. We break for lunch and take time to relax in the idyllic surroundings. After lunch the afternoon is spent visiting the local seals along the scenic coastline in one of the Water Taxis permitted for viewing marine mammals.
Exclusive Waka Tour - A specialized Waka tour up the coast to Watering cove. Boarding the marine mammel permitted water taxi for a scenic cruise to view the seals, sunbathing and swimming in their natural environment. Then a short Walk from Onetahuti to Awaroa Lodge where your Luxury accommodation awaits you. Enjoy Awaroa hospitality, creative taste infused cuisine and the finest regional wines and beers. The next day relax and enjoy the peaceful serenity of Awaroa Bay. Breathe the fresh air and walk on the golden sands to meet with the water taxi for a scenic cruise back to Marahau Bay.
Overnight Tours
2 Day Overnight Guided Waka and Kayak - The morning has us taking in the cultural wonders of traditional Maori Waka travel up the coastline towards Watering Cove. After stopping for lunch, swimming and sunbathing, we venture to the old Maori Pa site at Pitt Head where breathtaking views of the Abel Tasman National Park can be seen. From there we walk to Anchorage where the floating accommodation awaits.
The entertaining hosts on this unique house boat provide a delicious dinner and breakfast. On day two we sea kayak into the park, stopping for lunch at one of the many picturesque beaches. After exploring more of the park we return for a relaxing scenic water taxi ride back to Marahau Bay.
2 or 3 Day Waka and Hikoi Roa - The entertaining hosts on this unique house boat provide a delicious dinner and breakfast. On day two we sea kayak into the park, stopping for lunch at one of the many picturesque beaches. After exploring more of the park we return for a relaxing scenic water taxi ride back to Marahau Bay.
Take a leisurely stroll to the breathtaking Anchorage Bay, where you can stay overnight in one of the many types of accommodation offered. On day two and or day three, walk further into the park at your own pace to explore the many bays. Your water taxi pick ups can be organized at the end of the day from specific bays, giving you the flexibility to stay in the park that little bit longer to enjoy the peace and serenity. |
