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1 Day Freedom Kayak Hire - Marahau

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Experience the pristine beauty of the Abel Tasman coastline on a self-guided kayaking adventure.

Experience the pristine beauty of the Abel Tasman coastline on a self-guided kayaking adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore the 12 pristine beaches of the Astrolabe area at your own pace
  • Visit Adele Island sanctuary to spot native birds and seals
  • Hike up Watering Cove for spectacular views if you wish

Take in the spectacular views along the coast of the Astrolabe area in Abel Tasman, with 12 pristine beaches and an Island sanctuary to explore this will be a day of creating lifelong memories.

Setting out from Marahau you will guide yourselves along the forest-fringed coastline stopping where you want for photos or to simply relax and enjoy a picnic. Visit Adele Island sanctuary where an abundance of native birds fill the air with birdsong and New Zealand Fur seals like to hang out. Drift in and out of caves on high tide or stop off to a hike up Watering Cove for incredible views over Abel Tasman National Park.

Paddle back to Marahau at your leisure stopping in at your favourite places or exploring areas you missed on the way past. For competent outdoors people, there is the option to kayak all the way from Marahau to Anchorage and get a water taxi back.

Per person $110.00

What's included

  • Kayak hire
  • Buoyancy vest, spray skirt, paddle jacket, paddle, safety emergency flares, waterproof map, water pump and a spare paddle.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 273 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road
  • Tasman 7197
  • New Zealand.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 14
  • Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio..

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note:

    Prior experience is not necessary.

    Lunch can be provided at an additional $25.00pp, or you can bring your own.

    Optional lunch can be added through checkout. Please note any dietary requirements.

    Check-in: 8.15am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) and 9.00am (1 May - 30 Sep).

    Optional transport: operating 1 Nov to 31 Mar (on request outside of these times):

    From Nelson $80.00 return. Meeting point: Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 77 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010.

    From Motueka $40.00 return. Meeting point: Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 20 Wallace Street, Motueka, New Zealand.

    Transport options can be added through checkout.


  • Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires). Minimum age 14 years, under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio.

    All our prices now include an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.


Available Bookings from1 Sept to 14 Sept 2025

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Per person$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$110.00

  • Per person$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$102.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Per person Min 2 pax

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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