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A cruise ship on a turquoise sea with a sandy beach and forested hills in the background. 1
A beach with a boat, clear turquoise water, and a small island in the distance. 2
A turquoise lagoon surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky. 3
A group of people walking on a wooden bridge over a sandy beach with mountains in the background. 4
A person with a straw hat and a backpack, holding onto a railing, overlooking turquoise waters and a green island. 5
By Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • See New Zealand’s most-photographed rock & learn about the myths & legends.
    • Visit the fur seal colony at Adele Island & watch the seals playing on the rocks
    • Discover the stunning golden sand beaches and secluded coves of the area
    • Enjoy a day with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Activity location

    • Nelson
    • Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd, Kaiteriteri 7197, New Zealand | Please check in at the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles booking office. The booking office is located midway along Kaiteriteri Beach between Waterfront Restaurant and the Kaiteriteri Store.
    • Kaiteriteri, Tasman, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Option A: Astrolabe Beaches and Bays

  • Earn $2.11
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$70.19 x 1 Adult$70.19
Total
Price is $70.19
Until Sun, Oct 4

Option B: Forest and Swing Bridge

  • Earn $2.26
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$75.25 x 1 Adult$75.25
Total
Price is $75.25
Until Sun, Oct 4

Option C: 5 Beaches

  • Earn $2.26
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$75.25 x 1 Adult$75.25
Total
Price is $75.25
Until Sun, Oct 4

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All Department of Conservation fees (EAF)
  • Inclusions
    Water taxi transfers
  • Inclusions
    Commentary
  • Inclusions
    Sea shuttle book

What you can expect

  • Experience the best of Abel Tasman National Park on this full-day boat cruise and walk combo tour with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles.

    There are 3 different walk options available on this day of discovery. Enjoy a scenic cruise, visits to Split Apple Rock and a fur seal colony, golden beaches, forest walking, and wildlife encounters all on a single day out.

    There are 3 tour options:

    Option A: Astrolabe Beaches and Bays
    Walking distance: 7 km
    Walking time: 2.5 hours
    Details: After a scenic cruise, you’ll be dropped off at Apple Tree Bay at 12.00PM or *2.00PM, for a walk to Anchorage Beach. There is also the option of adding the 1-hour Pitt Head loop track to Te Pukatea Beach.
    Pick-up in Anchorage at 3:45 or 5:15PM
    Arrival in Kaiteriteri at 4:20 or 5:45PM**

    Option B: Forest and Swing Bridge
    Walking distance: 10.5 km
    Walking time: 4 hours
    Details: Following a scenic cruise, you'll be dropped off at Medlands Beach at 11:30 AM for an interesting walk to Anchorage Beach that includes the scenic highlights of the South Head lookout, the famous Falls River swing bridge and Cleopatra’s Pool.
    Pick-up in Anchorage at 3:45 or 5:00PM
    Arrival in Kaiteriteri at 4:20 or 5:45PM

    Option C: 5 Beaches
    Walking distance: 9.1 km
    Walking time: 3.5 hours
    Details: After a scenic cruise, you'll be dropped off at Awaroa at 11:00 AM and enjoy a walk that takes in 5 beaches between Awaroa and your pick-up point at Medlands Beach. This option also features the option of stopping at the Awaroa Lodge Café, where you can enjoy the excellent views and native forests as well as a waterfall and lagoon at Bark Bay. Note that a steep climb from Tonga Quarry requires a reasonable level of fitness.
    Pick-up at Medlands Beach at 3:30 or 5:00 PM
    Arrival in Kaiteriteri at 4:20 or 5:45 PM

    • Summer season only: 15 October-30 April
      Peak summer only: 1 December-31 March
      *10.30am Discover Day option A

Location

Activity location

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    • Nelson
    • Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd, Kaiteriteri 7197, New Zealand | Please check in at the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles booking office. The booking office is located midway along Kaiteriteri Beach between Waterfront Restaurant and the Kaiteriteri Store.
    • Kaiteriteri, Tasman, New Zealand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd, Kaiteriteri 7197, New Zealand | Please check in at the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles booking office. The booking office is located midway along Kaiteriteri Beach between Waterfront Restaurant and the Kaiteriteri Store.
    • Kaiteriteri, Tasman, New Zealand