Unwind after a busy day or get ready for the night to come on our Vista Cruise, enjoying happy hour specials from the licensed cafe/bar.
Savour the afternoon sun against the spectacular backdrop of 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 via Adele Island birdlife sanctuary where you can watch seals play and hear the beautiful song of native birds.
Relax after the day's adventures. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks with a difference on this 1 hr 30 min return cruise Kaiteriteri to Medlands Beach.
| 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 our onboard licensed cafe. Pause for photographs at Split Apple Rock, cruise the Astrolabe Roadstead, and head past Torrent Bay to Medlands Beach |
| 5pm The Vista Cruise pulls into Medlands Beach to pick up passengers after their day in the park |
| 5.05pm 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 |
| 6pm 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
|
Mean Daily |
Mean Daily |
Average Rain |
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|
Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb) |
22/72 |
13/55 |
6 |
|
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 |
