Coastal rowing is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing adventure activities – for good reason. Modern coastal quad boats are bigger, wider and more stable than the traditional flat water rowing skiffs, giving you the opportunity to safely enjoy open water adventure rowing. Coastal boats still offer the same technical experience of flat water boats but with the fun and safety of ocean exploring.
We have partnered with Rowing Tours NZ to give you an amazing coastal rowing experience along the spectacular and Abel Tasman National Park between Kaiteriteri and Awaroa.
A truly bucket list experience for any rower!
Options available:
- Group Coastal Quad bookings (experienced rowers only) – minimum of 4 rowers and maximum of 12 rowers in 3 coastal quads
- Individual Coastal Quad booking (experienced rowers only) - opportunity to join a group of other rowers, subject to seats filled
- Or contact to us about a ‘Bespoke’ tour for your rowing club or masters rowing friends
To assist you further with your enquiry please follow the link below to register your interest and Rowing Tours NZ will be in touch to help you with your booking and adventure holiday plans.
Discover the coast that inspired New Zealand's first Olympic medalist.
The Abel Tasman Coast was the training ground for Darcy Hadfield's bronze medal in single sculls at the Antwerp Olympics in 1920. It was New Zealand's first Olympic medal. Previous medals were won by New Zealanders competing for Australasia.
Darcy grew up on the Abel Tasman Coast where rowing was the primary means of transport for a young lad. He would often row to Nelson for a social event. Our small group rowing tours explore the stunning beaches and inlets where Darcy practised his skills.
At the end of day, our rowers are treated to comforts that Darcy's pioneering family could only dream of at Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa.
Discover Darcy's personal history in Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa where he was raised. Rebuilt and refurbished to include modern ensuite rooms, the homestead is a time capsule of stories about the Hadfield family's pioneering days.
Read about a memorial coastal row, following a suggested itinerary along the route from Awaroa to Nelson.