3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson
Overview
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3 days
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Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our Beachfront Eco-Lodges, Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa, with ensuite rooms, hot showers and delicious meals cooked for you. We take care of the details, so you get to escape from stress, revive your senses and reconnect with what’s important to you. Discover how life just seems better here.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
What To Expect
Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Tōtaranui
Accommodations
Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa ensuite twin/double room
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Abel Tasman National Park
Scenic coach trip from Nelson (1 hour) or Motueka (20 mins) to Kaiteriteri. Boat cruise (2 hours) along the spectacular granite coast to Tōtaranui. Walk 2.5 hours through lush native forest and along golden-sand beaches to Awaroa.
Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Accommodations
Torrent Bay Lodge ensuite twin/double room
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Abel Tasman National Park
Walk 4 hours from Awaroa to the long golden sands of Onetahuti Beach. Here, your guide settles you into a stable double kayak with full instructions and safety brief, then it's on to the water to explore secret coves and islands down the coast to Torrent Bay. If the weather allows, kayak to the seal colony on Tonga Island. Approximately 4 hours paddling with a lunch break on a sheltered beach.
Torrent Bay to Motueka/Nelson
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Abel Tasman National Park
In your kayak, skim through sheltered azure waters to explore the sculpted granite coast. Approximately 4 hours paddling from Torrent Bay to Marahau or Kaiteriteri with a lunch break to stretch your legs or relax. Your guide designs the day around the tides and your interests and abilities. Our coach meets you to return to Motueka or Nelson.
Options
3 Day Kayak & Walk
Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa Duration: 3 days All meals included 3 Day Abel Tasman: Choose how much kayaking & walking you want to do on this fabulous combo trip with one night at each of our beachfront lodges 3 Day Kayak & Walk High Season: Oct-April: Stay at Beachfront Lodges within Abel Tasman National Park. You choose how much walking each day. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
ensuite room
2 nights accommodation in Beachfront Lodges
Snacks
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Coffee and/or Tea
All activities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks to everyone- especially Moana and Brydie!
L1159HOpatriciaj,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the best experience ever! Far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning the team was organized, cheerful, on time and efficient. They provided an extremely personalized experience, excellent food and lodging, and delightful guidance on our challenging walks. The days when we didn't hike, centered at the lovely and well-appointed lodges, were some of our favorites. We did smaller hikes and kayaked on crystal clear waters with stingrays flying under the boats! Our guides, Moana and Brydie, were charming, knowledgable, careful and encouraging. We learned so much from them about the local ecosystems, conservation efforts and Maori culture! MUCH more than we expected. And we expected a lot!
Northbound 3 day kayak/hike trip
christineaR3918RN,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a fantastic time on our 3 day kayak/hike trip in Abel Tasman. Our guide, Rod, was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, professional, and also great fun! The lodges were great and meals were delicious. We met a big group going southbound and we observed that the company was very accommodating with everyone's abilities. The group was split up into those who wanted to try a bit of kayaking, to those who only wanted to hike (and that group was also divided into long vs short hiking too). A couple from London was not interested in walking that day and they were able to catch the boat to take them to the next lodge. This 3 day trip was definitely the highlight of our month-long trip to New Zealand. We highly recommend Wilsons and hope you get Rod as your guide!
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Operated by Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Limited