Day Cruise & Walks

Cruise and walk in Abel Tasman National Park with walks from 30 minutes to 6 hours. Our scenic cruise features:

• Front loading ramp for easy, safe, comfortable beach transfers.
• The boat hugs the shore, travelling in close to idyllic, golden beaches.
• Your skipper provides full commentary with interesting anecdotes about natural and cultural history of the area.
• Hot & cold drinks and light melas are available to purchase aboard the Vista Cruise.
• Bathroom facilities aboard the Vista Cruise.

Select from the following options:

Day Trip 2: Bark Bay Falls
Walking time: optional, 1 hr 15 mins return to Bark Bay Falls
Time ashore 1hr 45mins to 6hrs 15mins
Not so much walking required to experience this beautiful cove. Cruise to Medlands Beach and relax on the beach or explore estuaries and waterfalls. Excellent beach for swimming. Details...

Day Trip 3: Seals and Beach
Walking time 2hrs 15mins
Time ashore: from 2 hrs 40mins to 5hrs 45 mins
For the best of everything, this trip is for you. See the seals in Tonga Island Marine reserve and walk around spectacular Bark Bay inlet with its cascading water falls, to picturesque Medlands Beach. Details...

Day Trip 4: Pitt Head Walk
Walking time: optional
Time ashore: from 2hrs 15 mins to 6hrs 45mins
Cruise to picturesque Anchorage Bay then take a walk along this stretch of golden sand or take a stroll to picturesque Te Pukatea Bay and return (approx 1 hour). Walk to Te Pukatea via the Pitt Head track will take approx 1.5 hours return. If you choose longer time ashore, there is time to explore the Torrent Bay estuary and Cleopatra's Pool. Details...

Day Trip 6: Swing Bridge, Bush and Beach
Walking time: 3hrs 30mins to 4hrs
Time ashore: 4hrs 30mins to 6hrs 30mins
Cruise into the heart of the Park to walk from Medlands Beach, around the spectacular Torrent Bay estuary to the golden expanse of Anchorage Beach. Cross the Swing Bridge at Falls River. Take a short detour to Cleopatra's Pool. Details...

Trip 8: Dine And Stride
Walking time 1hr 30mins or stayput at Awaroa
Time ashore 3 hours
If you want more than a picnic, cruise to Awaroa Bay. A short walk takes you to the Lodge & Cafe for lunch. (Lunch at own cost). Afterwards enjoy a leisurely walk to historic Tonga Quarry cove, along the long golden sands of Onetahuti Beach. Check tidal crossing time at Onetahuti. Details...

Trip 9: Great Day Out
Coach Option:
Walking time 3hrs 30mins Anchorage to Marahau
Time ashore 5 hours
Coach drops you at Kaiteriteri to cruise the length of the spectacular Abel Tasman Coast to Totaranui, then return to Anchorage and walk out to Marahau to rejoin the coach. Details...

Self-drive Option:
Walking time 3hrs 30mins Anchorage to Marahau
Time ashore open
Drive to Marahau and catch Abel Tasman Coachlines shuttle to Kaiteriteri (no charge). Walk back to your car at Marahau. Details...

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Can't Decide?

Book any day option and you can change the details of your choice at any time (subject to seat availability on our boats).

Lunch

Please bring your lunch with you, or place an order with us by 6pm the night before you travel.

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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