Indulge yourself with happy hour specials from the licensed cafe/bar, travelling in style aboard our Vista Cruise. Wind up for your evening, or unwind after a busy day.
Enjoy the afternoon sun against a backdrop of the spectacular beaches and islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead. Pause for photographs at famous Split Apple Rock, cruise into Torrent Bay and Bark Bay, then return to Kaiteriteri, pausing at Adele Island birdlife sanctuary to watch the seals and listen to the birdsong.
After a day of exploring, or for pre-dinner drinks with a difference, cruise from Kaiteriteri to Medlands return (1 hr 30 min).
| 4.15pm Check in at our Kaiteriteri ticket office for 4.30pm departure. If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat. |
| 4.30pm Depart Kaiteriteri to cruise along the spectacular granite coast. Relax with happy hour specials at the licensed cafe on board. Pause for photographs at Split Apple Rock, then into the Astrolabe Roadstead. After passing the entrance to Torrent Bay, continue on to Medlands Beach |
| 5.00pm The Vista Cruise pulls into Medlands Beach to pick up passengers after their day in the park |
| 5.05 Depart Medlands Beach |
| 5.20pm Call into Torrent Bay and Anchorage Beach to pick up day visitors |
| 5.40pm Pick up kayakers and walkers at Apple Tree Bay or Observation Beach |
| 6.00pm Return to Kaiteriteri |
The Happy Hour Cruise is a wonderful introduction to the spectacular Abel Tasman Coast. To walk into the National Park, or spend more time on a golden beach, check out our Cruise & Walk with half and full day options.
We recommend a small day pack, with the following items:
The coastal track is well formed and walking sticks are not necessary. However, if you have weak leg joints, or poor balance, you might prefer to bring them.
Yes, 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
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Mean Daily |
Mean Daily |
Average Rain |
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Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb) |
22/72 |
13/55 |
6 |
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Autumn (Mar/Apr/May) |
18/64 |
8/46 |
8 |
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Winter (Jun/Jul/Aug) |
13/55 |
3/37 |
10 |
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Spring (Sept/Oct/Nov) |
17/63 |
7/45 |
10 |
