Beaches, Bays & Seals Day Trip -
Detailed itinerary
- Coach or drive to our Kaiteriteri Ticket
Office to check in before 9.30 am.
- Meet your Guide to board our 9.40 am
Boat Cruise and discuss the day's activities.
- Cruise the forest-fringed bays and
granite archways of the unique coastline into to the best sea kayaking
territory in Abel Tasman National Park.
- At our Torrent Bay Lodge, your Guide
introduces you to safe paddling techniques and settles you into one of
our stable kayaks.
- Then it's on to the water to enjoy
exploring the wondrous headlands, coves and islands of the granite
coast.
- Your guide makes sure you make the most
of the day depending on the tides, weather conditions, and your
interests and abilities.
- Pause at a sheltered cove for lunch
(supplied by us- this trip only).
- Take time out to relax on the beach,
swim or sunbathe on the golden sand, or explore the native forest.
- On your return journey, if conditions
allow, visit the seal colony at Pinnacle Island.
- In favourable winds, your guide will
hoist a sail to ride the breeze.
- Watch out for resident Blue Penguins and
other sea birds along the coast.
- Back at Torrent Bay Lodge, freshen up
before you rejoin the boat to cruise back to Kaiteriteri by 4.30 pm in
time to catch connecting coaches.
Kayak, Seals and Walk Day Trip - Detailed
Itinerary
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Coach or drive to Kaiteriteri and check in
at our Kaiteriteri Ticket Office by 9.30 am to join our guided Split
Apple Rock kayak trip.
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Your guide will introduce you to safe
paddling techniques and settle you into a stable double kayak. Then,
it's onto the water to explore & have fun!
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Paddling north, this relaxing trip explores
the fascinating coves and natural features of the stunning Kaiteriteri
coastline, including the famous "Split Apple Rock".
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Stop on a golden beach for a short break
before heading back to Kaiteriteri.
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Return by 11.45am to swap kayak for walking
shoes.
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Farewell your guide and join our 12.15pm
Water Taxi to the golden sands of Onetahuti, visiting the fascinating
seal colony at Tonga Island on the way.
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Disembark at 1.30pm and enjoy a 1 1/2 hour
walk to beautiful Bark Bay.
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Rejoin the Water Taxi at 3.40pm for return
to Kaiteriteri, where your coach or car awaits.
Please note: To make the most of the shorter days, times may vary during
the Low Season (May to September). Please check times when booking.
Lunch is not included so bring your own or a picnic lunch may be
pre-ordered at additional cost.
Beaches Kayak & Walk Day Trip -
Detailed Itinerary
-
Coach or drive to Kaiteriteri to check in at our Ticket Office by
9:30am.
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Meet your Guide who will introduce you to safe paddling techniques and
settle you into a stable double kayak.
-
Then, it's onto the water to explore & have fun! Your Guide knows all
the best, secret spots taking into account the tides, weather and your
interests and abilities.
-
Enjoy the features of the stunning Kaiteriteri coastline, including the
famous "Split Apple Rock".
-
Stop on a golden beach for a short break before heading back to
Kaiteriteri, returning by 11.45am to swap kayak for walking shoes.
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Farewell your guide and join our 12.15pm Water Taxi to picturesque
Anchorage Bay.
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Disembark at 1 pm then choose to relax on the golden expanse of
Anchorage Beach or take a leisurely walk to the beautiful protected cove
of Te Pukatea Bay and return.
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2.00 pm board the Vista Cruise to return to Kaiteriteri by 3.15 pm.
Departure times for connecting coaches
from/to Motueka or Nelson are seasonal. Please check on booking.
Lunch is not included so bring your own or a picnic lunch may be
pre-ordered at additional cost.
Split Apple Paddle Half Day Trip -
Detailed Itinerary
-
Coach or drive to Kaiteriteri to check in at our Ticket Office by
9:30am.
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Meet your Guide who will introduce you to safe paddling techniques and
settle you into a stable double kayak.
-
Then, it's onto the water to explore & have fun! Your Guide knows all
the best, secret spots taking into account the tides, weather and your
interests and abilities.
-
Enjoy the features of the stunning Kaiteriteri coastline, including the
famous "Split Apple Rock".
-
Pause at a sheltered cove for a break before returning to Kaiteriteri by
11.45 am in time to catch an afternoon Water Taxi ride into the Park if
you wish.
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Watch out for resident Blue Penguins and other sea birds along the
coast.
Don't want to finish here? After a morning of kayaking you can connect
with a Water Taxi for an afternoon cruise or walk in the park. See Kayak
Seals and Walk and Budget Kayak and Walk product descriptions above.
Tonga Island, Beaches Bays and Seals -
Detailed Itinerary
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Coach or drive to Kaiteriteri to check in at our Ticket Office by
9:10am.
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Meet your Guide and join 9.30am Vista cruise along this magnificent
coastline
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At idyllic Tonga Quarry your guide settles you in your stable double
kayak with full training. Then onto the water to
discover the highlights of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.
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Enjoy the antics of the cheeky NZ fur seals and watch sea birds working
the shoals of fish or resting on the rocky outcrops. Explore sculptured
granite headlands, tidal lagoons & forest fringed beaches as you paddle
south.
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Take a
lunch break on one of the many golden beaches before continuing to
Medlands Beach. Relax at this golden cove or enjoy an optional ½ hour
bush walk whilst your guide loads kayaks and gear.
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Rejoin
Vista cruise 3.00pm, and recount the days adventure while cruising back
to Kaiteriteri, arriving 3.55 pm.
OR
(8 Oct to 18 Apr) make the most of your day – extend by 2 hours to
relax on the beach, explore, swim or take an unguided walk to Bark Bay
Falls before joining the later 4:45pm Vista pickup, returning
Kaiteriteri 5:45pm.
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