A great way to spend an afternoon after enjoying our region's other attractions in the morning. Cruise the spectacular granite coast from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui return, including all features:
Afternoon cruise includes all highlights Kaiteriteri - Totaranui return. Low season vessel type and highlights will vary.
| 12.25pm Check in at our Kaiteriteri ticket office for 12.45pm departure. If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat. |
| 1.30pm Anchorage |
| 1.45pm Medlands Beach |
| 2.00pm Tonga Quarry |
| 2.20pm Awaroa |
| 2.40pm Totaranui |
| 3.00pm Tonga Quarry |
| 3.10pm Medlands Beach |
| 3.30pm Anchorage |
| 3.50pm Adele Island |
| 4.15pm Kaiteriteri |
For more beach time, check out our Cruise & Walk options.
For a delicious picnic lunch prepared for you and delivered to the boat, or to your kayak guide, please give us your order by 5 pm the night before your trip. (Not available in June, July or August). Standard, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free/Vegan options available.
Classic picnic lunch (NZ$27 per person)
The Vista Cruise has a selection of hot and cold drinks (including beer and wine), ice creams, snacks and light meals. Click through to the Vista Cruise Menu.
You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Takeaway food is available at the Kaiteriteri departure point. Please allow extra time to choose your lunch. The shop can be busy when boats are departing.
There is one public restaurant/cafe in the park at Awaroa Lodge, open during the summer months. Please book directly with them by phoning 03 528 8758.
Click here for details of barbecue lunches available in the park.
We recommend a small day pack, with the following items:
Yes! All children 5-14 years travel half price. Under 5 years free
On all afternoon sailings, one child under 14 years travels FREE with every adult full fare. Please contact us to book this deal.
New Zealand MetService puts the Nelson/Motueka region amongst the sunniest places in the country with over 2,350 bright sunshine hours per year. Average rainfall in the Nelson region is 988mm (38inches) per year. This rises to about 1800mm as you travel north to Totaranui.
For Nelson's daily weather forecasts, visit the New Zealand MetService website.
Average air temperatures and rainfall through the year
|
Mean Daily |
Mean Daily |
Average Rain |
|
|
Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb) |
22/72 |
13/55 |
6 |
|
Autumn (Mar/Apr/May) |
18/64 |
8/46 |
8 |
|
Winter (Jun/Jul/Aug) |
13/55 |
3/37 |
10 |
|
Spring (Sept/Oct/Nov) |
17/63 |
7/45 |
10 |
| Day Trips: Boat Timetable with Cruise & Walk Options (PDF) |
| Day Trips: Map and Sea Kayaking Options (PDF) |
For day trips, the Better Bus provides Nelson-Kaiteriteri-Marahau bus connections. Schedules meet our 9.15 am Vista Cruise departure from Kaiteriteri and the 4.15 pm return to Kaiteriteri. Please book on their website.
Go to Bus Connections for more details and costs.
Lodge-based overnight trips include transfers on our own coach. We pick up from main accommodation providers in Nelson city, and along Highway 60 between Nelson and Motueka.
Kaiteriteri has free, all-day parking. During the busy holiday season (Dec 20 to end February) it can be difficult to find a convenient parking spot. Please allow at least 30 minutes to find a park and walk back to check-in 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Overnight parking at Kaiteriteri Beach:
Available free except for the busy holiday season 20 December to 18 February. During this time, limited free overnight parking is available in the trailer park on Martin Farm Road, 15 mins walk (1 km) from check in at Kaiteriteri.
Parking is not secure. To avoid temptation please do not leave valuables in your car.
