A leisurely paced trip offering all of Abel Tasman's best adventure experiences in one day. Kayak to Split Apple Rock, then take a cruise from Kaiteriteri to the long golden sands of Anchorage Beach. Walk or relax on the beach. Watch the antics of seals at Adele Island on your return cruise.
The hot deal price is available on limited departures. If the hot deal price is not showing on the booking table, then the deal is not available on that date.
Our best kayak/walk combo: Split Apple kayak, Anchorage Beach, plus seal viewing from Vista Cruise. Minimum age 10 years.
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9am Check in at our Kaiteriteri ticket booth to meet your friendly, expert guide. On the golden beach sands of Kaiteriteri Beach, settle into your stable double kayak with full instructions and safety brief from your guide. Up to 2 hrs kayaking. If there is time, include a short break on a sheltered beach. |
| 12 noon Return to Kaiteriteri. Farewell your guide and swap kayak gear for walking shoes. If required, there is time to buy takeaway lunch from the Kaiteriteri store before you board your boat |
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1pm Depart Kaiteriteri to cruise the protected waters of the Astrolabe Roadstead past idyllic beaches fringed by lush native forest to the golden expanse of Anchorage Bay (30–45 min). You choose how to spend your time: swim, sunbathe, take a leisurely stroll along the beach or explore the sunny Manuka groves leading to the idyllic cove of Te Pukatea Bay and return (45 min walking time). For those that would like a longer walk, there’s the option to walk to Te Pukatea via the Pitt Head Loop track, with stunning views across Tasman Bay (1 hr 30 min return). There are excellent Department of Conservation facilities at Anchorage Beach, including drinking water, shady picnic tables, shelter and modern toilets. |
| 3.35 or *5.20pm Boat pick up at Anchorage Beach. On your return journey, the boat cruises past Adele Island to view its resident seals. |
| 4.15or *6.00pm Return to Kaiteriteri. |
*Later pickup available 1 November to 31 March
