2 Day Kayaking Trip

• 2 days guided Sea kayaking along the best of the Abel Tasman Coastline. Includes viewing the resident seal colony in Tonga Island marine reserve.
• Accommodation in our Beachfront Torrent Bay Lodge- twin/double rooms with ensuite bathrooms - all linen provided and HOT showers.
• All meals included, prepared by our skilled Lodge Hosts: full and continental breakfast, 3-course dinner, picnic lunch.
• In-house bar serving a selection of local beers and wines.
• Vista Cruise Kaiteriteri - Onetahuti.

Detailed Itinerary

Route Map

Departure Timetable

What To Bring

Frequenstly Asked Questions

Other Options

How To Book

Detailed Itinerary

On the morning your adventure begins, we pick you up from your accommodation in Nelson or Motueka, or you can leave your car at our office along with any excess luggage. We provide you with a complimentary overnight bag to be transported to our lodges by boat. Day packs are available to borrow if required.

Pre Tour:

Day 1: Nelson / Motueka to Torrent Bay

• *Pick up Nelson (7.30am) or Motueka (8.30am). Time for last-minute luggage organisation at our Motueka office.
• At Kaiteriteri, your Guide settles you into your kayaks with full training and safety brief. You do not leave the beach until your Guide is satisfied you can safely negotiate the coast in your kayak.
• Paddling along the coast, discover the pristine bays and beaches named by French Explorer, Dumont D'urville in 1827.
• Cruise the Astrolabe Roadstead, visit the stunning bays of Te Pukatea and Appletree, or paddle along the coast of Adel Island.
• Stop for lunch at a protected bay, then continue on to Torrent Bay Lodge at the beachfront.

Day 2: Torrent Bay to Onetahuti and Moteuka/Nelson

• Leave Torrent Bay for a morning of beach hopping up the coast, taking in points of interest: Falls River, Frenchman's Bay.
• Midday, stop for lunch at Bark Bay and take time out to relax, explore, swim or sunbathe on the golden sand.
• In good weather, visit the Seal Colony on Tonga Island where New Zealand fur seals breed. Spot new-born pups in December and Jaunary.
• Cruising past Tonga Quarry and the Tonga Arches, your Guide will explain the history of this granite area, pointing out some of the features and quarry relics.
• Leave Sea Kayaks at Onetahuti to join our boat cruise back to Kaiteriteri.
• Our bus meets you to return to Motueka (4.30pm) or Nelson (5.30pm).*

Please note: The direction of the 2 Day Kayaking Trip may be reversed on some departures.

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Departure Timetable

We operate this trip on most days during the summer months. Contact us to design an itinerary to suit your schedule.

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Other Sea Kayaking Options

We also operate these other sea kayaking options:

3 Day Kayak & Walk Trip Two days kayaking the protected southern coastline and one day walking the lush Abel Tasman Coast Track.

5 Day Kayak & Walk Trip The ultimate adventure: two days kayaking, one day walking and 2 days relaxing at our beachfront lodges.

Half or full day Guided Sea Kayaking

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How To Book

We are currently testing our new Online Booking system. Until we are sure of the efficiency of this service, our friendly Reservations Team is waiting to answer your enquiries and take your booking.

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