Remote Overnighter

$305pp

Duration: 2 Day

Combine our best one day adventure with a night camping in the Abel Tasman!

Day one join us on our Remote Marine Reserve tour. This is a stunning trip where we have tailored our start and finish points around the tide timetable, it means on any given departure we offer the best part of the park to explore the marine reserve to the fullest by kayak.

Spend the night camping at Bark Bay or Anchorage and walk unguided the coastal track from Bark Bay to Anchorage or vice versa depending on where you camped. We have allowed plenty of time for exploring the coastal track. If coming from Bark Bay walk up through the lush coastal forest before crossing the 47 m suspension bridge across Falls River. Sidle around two valleys before walking down to Torrent Bay. From here you have two options to take the high tide route and explore Cleopatra's Pool or spend the afternoon taking in the surrounds of Anchorage. The estuary can be crossed within two hours either side of low tide, or an all-tide track leads around to Anchorage. If walking from Anchorage this walk will be reversed. Catch the water taxi back late afternoon from Anchorage or Bark Bay back to Marahau.

Paddling is our business, with all activities supported by our purpose-built kayak base, free hot showers, free wifi, free equipment storage & client transporters. We also provide high-quality soft gear - fitted for each client by our guides and high-quality hard gear – customised for comfort for each client.

On the kayak trip covering the Tonga Island Marine Reserve you have a professional guide with you for around 7 hours sharing their knowledge and passion of the Abel Tasman. We also cater a snack and lunch designed around your health and energy for day two. All other meals and snacks are to be supplied by you. Camp passes and 1 bag transfer each way is included in our packaged price. Please note camping gear must be supplied by clients or hired through us this can be booked online at time of booking.

Every trip is unique like each of our clients.

*Tide dependent

Check-in: 8.15 am
Open: Fri departures 2 Jan – 29 Jan. On request outside of these dates
Age: Minimum 12 years, under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio
Food: Partially catered (includes lunch on guided kayak trip)
Paddling: Approximately 4 hrs interspersed with breaks. No prior experience required
Abel Tasman Great Walk: Approximately 3 - 4 hours
Water Taxi: One water taxi cruise
Bus: $30 Nelson return, $15 Motueka return operating 1 Nov - 31 Mar. On request outside of these times

Itinerary

Day one

8.15am

Check in and meet your guide.

8.30am

Water taxi.

Your day kayaking is based around the tide. We will let you know on check in which kayak option will be on offer or you can check our tide timetable in the description.

Awaroa - Bark Bay

9.45am

Arrive Awaroa.

10.00am

Kayak from Awaroa to Bark Bay. Total kayak time approx 4 hrs with breaks.

1.15pm

Enjoy lunch in the Onetahuti area.

3.30pm

Arrive Bark Bay.

3.45pm

Spend the night at Bark Bay campsite.

Onetahutui - Anchorage

9.30am

Arrive Onetahuti.

9.45am

Kayak Onetahuti to Anchorage approx 4 hours with breaks.

12.30pm

Enjoy lunch in the Bark Bay area.

3.45pm

Arrive at Anchorage.

4.00pm

Spend the night at Anchorage campsite.

Day Two

Walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage (high tide route approx 4hrs, 11.5km, low tide route approx 3hrs, 8.4km) or Anchorage to Bark Bay depending on where you spent the night.

3.45pm

Depart Bark Bay on water taxi.

Or

4.00pm

Depart Anchorage on water taxi.

4.30pm

Arrive back in Marahau.

*Please note: This is an estimate of timings.

Preparation

Kayaking clothes: You’re bound to get wet when kayaking bring some quick drying clothes to paddle in. Shorts, t-shirt (long sleeves are preferable), warm top (wool/fleece), hat, sunglasses and shoes. Don’t forget your swimsuit and a towel!

Campsite clothing: Warm campsite clothing is essential for the evenings. Long pants, t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, warm top (wool/fleece), trainers and socks, sleeping clothing, rainproof jacket.

Personal items: Such as medication, toiletries, camera (with plenty of film or memory space!), personal drinking bottle, first aid kit, torch, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Cooking equipment: If you plan to cook a hot meal ensure you bring a cooker and fuel as fires are only permitted in certain parts of the park, at certain times of the year. Pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, plates and cups will also come in handy.

Food: This trip is self catered you will need 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and snacks. Your kayak trip includes lunch. Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Marahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water with you. Filtered water is available at our base and hut sites, and untreated water is available at the campsites.

We Provide

A top quality double sea kayak, lifejacket, paddle, spray skirt, paddle jacket, dry bags for cameras and of course an awesome Abel Tasman Kayaks guide.