Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

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Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruises and Water Taxis - Escape the Ordinary!

Welcome to Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle - we are extraordinary transport and adventure tourism operators in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

We specialise in taking clients into the Abel Tasman National Park by boat with our customised fleet of ferries and with our sea kayak company, Kaiteriteri Kayaks. It’s an exciting maritime environment and our team take pride in teaching our guests about the area, including the history, stunning landscapes and features within it.

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Walk or Relax

A great family option! Depart Kaiteriteri for Anchorage and relax on the beach. Enjoy a one-hour
return walk to Te Pukatea Bay; a 1½hour return walk to Pitt Head to view the lighthouse and
panoramic views, or from Anchorage – walk to Cleopatra’s Pool. This is graded as a comfortable
walk.

Seals, Bridge and Walk.

Departing 9.00am and 10.30am* *Summer Season Only. Please check timetable for departures.
Depart Kaiteriteri for Medlands Beach walk to Anchorage (4 hours) through lush native bush and
over Falls River. Enjoy the views from Falls River Swing Bridge and you may see kayakers far
below you.

Seals and Hike

Depart Kaiteriteri for Tonga Quarry, viewing the playful New Zealand fur seals on the way. Land
at Tonga Quarry and walk to Medlands Beach (1½-2 hours), or the more serious hikers can carry
on to Anchorage (4½- 5½ hours).
This is graded as a walk that needs reasonable fitness from Tonga Quarry to Anchorage.

Half Park Scenic Tour

Sit back and relax as we depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise into the
majestic Abel Tasman National Park. View world famous Split Apple Rock, fur seals and much
more before you return to Kaiteriteri. A great cruise for all ages.

Full Park Scenic Tour

Sit back and relax as we depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise into the
majestic Abel Tasman National Park as far north as Totaranui. View world-famous Split Apple
Rock, fur seals and much more before you return to Kaiteriteri. A great cruise for all ages.

Three Day Park Passport

Our best value option for those who would like the flexibility to visit and experience different
parts of the Abel Tasman National Park over a 3-day period. This popular option will take you on 3
different walks of your choice in the Park over 3 days. You are able to walk through and enjoy the
Park and then be picked up and returned to your point of origin, either Nelson, Motueka,
Kaiteriteri or Marahau, you can mix and match different sections of the track you’d like to visit
and walk.

Kayak, Seals and Walk - Summer Only

Depart Kaiteriteri. This tour covers the area between Kaiteriteri to the south and Split Apple Rock
in the north. It is a relatively small area with lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. This
makes it an ideal tour to experience Kayaking, Seals & Walking in one day. The trip starts at
8.30am with a safety briefing, with full instruction to make kayaking as simple as possible – even
for first timers.
Tides play a big part in the tour itinerary. As these change with each day then so does our tour.
We do however aim to get up to Split Apple Rock at around 11am. After a break for swimming,
relaxing or exploring the beach we set off for Ngaio Island on the homeward journey. Back to
Kaiteriteri at 11.45am.

Please Note: This itinerary is an outline only. Your guide may decide to vary this program based
on their judgment of weather and sea conditions and client ability/fitness levels.
After the kayaking, board the 12.40pm Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle for your cruise to view New
Zealand Fur Seals. After leaving the seal continue up the coast to the start of your walk from
Anchorage around Pitt Head and return to Anchorage.
The walk suits any fitness level and being no longer than 2 hours aren’t too long for children.

Departure Times

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What To Bring

FAQ's

Where is your office in Kaiteriteri?

People who have never been to Kaiteriteri before can be unsure of where they need to go, to check-in for your boat trip, our office is located in the centre of Kaiteriteri, in between the local store and the Waterfront restaurant, with a short walk down the road from the main car park.

Heres our google map
link ; https://g.page/abeltasmanseashuttles?share

What is parking like in Kaiteriteri?

Summer is a very busy time here in Kaiteriteri so the car parks tend to be jam-packed around Christmas and the New Year. To ensure you can check-in in time for your departure, we usually recommend an extra 30 minutes to find a park if you have booked onto the 12:40pm or 2:30pm departure time. So arrive here 1 hour before your departure time in this case.

How long is the drive from Nelson to Kaiteriteri?

Driving from Nelson/Richmond is a fair distance so it tends to take around an hour and 15 minutes to drive to Kaiteriteri, so make sure you give yourself enough time for the drive.

What should I bring for a day's walk?

Consider bringing with you on your journey.

Sunscreen and insect repellent, Drink bottles and lunch Good walking shoes.Warm clothes in case the weather changes or
when sitting on the top of our vessels.

What is the weather like?

It's hard to go wrong with trips during summer. However, some days tend to be quite gusty. Bear in mind that rain does not affect our tours at all. To double-check the weather in advance, check out Met service or Windy.com for frequent weather updates,these websites/applications will make it easy to find out the conditions of the sea and the weather. https://www.metservice.com/ https://www.windy.com/?-43.579,172.574,5

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Freephone
0800 732 748

Email
[email protected]

Address
Kaiteriteri Beach - Between Water Front restaurant and the On the Spot store

Region
New Zealand Wide

South Island

Nelson

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