The 11 Best Walking Tours in Abel Tasman

1.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74Our pick

Cruise from Kaiteriteri past Split Apple Rock and Adele Island’s fur seals, then choose a self-guided walk through beaches, bush, lookouts, Cleopatra’s Pool, or a swing bridge. Three routes range from 7 to 10.5 km, with return boats from Anchorage or Medlands.

“A great day out combining the cruise and walking part of the track. Cruise was informative and "to the minute" precise with timing. Walk was spectacular.”

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2.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Sail from Kaiteriteri with skippers such as Inky, Claudia, or Frank, passing Split Apple Rock and fur seals before reaching Anchorage Bay. Bring lunch, swim gear, and good walking shoes for a self-guided 3.5 to 4-hour walk through beaches, bush, and lookouts to Marahau.

“Very well organized! An incredibly friendly woman picked us up, took us to Kaiteriteri and gave us informations about the tour and the village... The cruise was, of course also due to the very fine weather, just amazing... The crew - captain and Smutje - were professional and extremely nice. We learned a lot about NZL's nature and people's endeavors to protect it and about the country's history... Finally I disembarked in Anchorage for the walk back to Marahau through the Abel Tasman Nationalpark - breathtaking... Loved that trip, I highly recommend it! Dagi❤️”

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3.Kayak & Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $142Top rated

Start in Marahau with a coastal walk to Observation Beach, enjoy a fresh lunch, then kayak back with a guide such as Sam or Emily. The route takes about eight hours and includes forest tracks, beaches, rock formations, ocean views, and possible sailing if conditions allow.

“Sam was an excellent guide for the kayaking portion of our experience. There are compartments on the kayaks to store your gear. They also include a dry bag for phones and keys. We were on the water about 3 hrs and took breaks along thRead more”

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4.Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Start at Kaiteriteri, cruise by water taxi to Anchorage Bay, then walk the Pitt Head loop and Te Pukatea Bay before sailing back at 1:30pm. Expect friendly English-speaking crew, possible swims, fur seals, coastal views and a six-hour outing for $122.

“Good captain/ guides (Inky and Claudia), beautiful area, good company, nice hike and sail! Highly recommend! Lynn”

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5.Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $135

Paddle a double kayak with an English-speaking guide from Marahau to Observation Beach, passing golden beaches and seal habitat. After lunch, walk the southern Abel Tasman Coastal Track unguided. The trip may run in reverse, and guides such as Ed, Mitchell, Zoey, and Hillary are praised for clear help and local insight.

“No changes are necessary. Our guide Ed was fantastic and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. Lunch was terrific.”

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6.Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $82

Sail from Kaiteriteri with a skipper such as Martin, viewing seals, Split Apple Rock, islands, coves, and Adele Island. At Anchorage Bay, leave the catamaran for a self-guided 3.5 to 4-hour hike to Marahau. Transfers and a small group of up to 19 make the day easy to manage.

“Very great experience! Very amazing tour. We went to post beautifull cost and the Walk back from Anchorage beach to Mārahau was amazing to.”

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7.Abel Tasman National Park: Self-Guided Walk & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Walk independently from Marahau to Anchorage for 3 to 4 hours, then meet your English-speaking skipper at 1:15 pm for a 1:30 pm sail to Kaiteriteri. Tea, coffee, onboard toilets, and a free transfer back to Marahau are included.

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8.Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $127

Meet at Kaiteriteri for a water-taxi ride past Split Apple Rock and seal colonies, walk the Pitt Head loop from Anchorage Bay, then return by catamaran with tea, coffee, and coastal views. The walk is unguided, and the sailing crew may include Mark, Marco, or Claudia.

“The first part is on the sea shuttle where there is a commentary which is very informative plus you see Split Rock up close and fur seals. The walk is easy to navigate and definitely worth walking to Pitt Head lookout first then dropping doRead more”

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9.Southern Duo kayak & walk tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $117

Start at 8:30 am in Marahau for a small-group paddle along Abel Tasman’s southern coast. You’ll kayak for about two hours, look for fur seals near little Adele Island, then walk three to four hours on a mostly flat trail to viewpoints and birdsong. Gear is supplied.

“Erst geht es mit dem Kayak an der Küste entlang und zufuss durch den Park zurück. Die Tour war super. Kayak ungefähr 2 Stunden. Die Wanderung 3-4 Stunden auf einem flachen Weg. Sehr nette Guides.”

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10.Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop – Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk – New Zealand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours exploring Abel Tasman from Marahau to Anchorage by guided kayak, water taxi and unguided walk. Guides such as Brody, Darryl, Luisa and Hayley bring local stories, paddling tips and a relaxed spirit. Lunch, coffee, juice and snacks are included.

“An amazing day out – one of the highlights of our time in New Zealand. A fantastic way to explore Abel Tasman in one day. Our guide was knowledgeable and cheerful. Only thing I'd flag up is that we could have done with some more info rRead more”

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11.Abel Tasman National Park: Waka & Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $417

Travel from Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park for a shared waka session, Māori cultural lessons, a picnic lunch, two boat rides, a 3 to 6 km hike, and swimming time. Guides including Angelika, Allan, and Jeremy have led sessions in English, with small private groups available.

“Alles an dem Ausflug hat mir gefallen. Es war überwältigend. Unser Giude (zweisprachig deutsch und englisch) Angelika war super. Diese Tour würde ich immer wieder buchen. Nur zu empfehlen.”

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