The wildlife hotspot of Tonga Island lies along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park. On this tour, ride over to the island by water taxi, then set out to explore the rugged coastline by kayak. Admire the white-sand beaches and wild landscapes of the national park as you paddle along the shores, look out for New Zealand fur seals and blue penguins, then stop to enjoy lunch by the beachside.
Guided kayaking excursion with up to 1.5 hours on the water
Fantastic wildlife sightings including blue penguins and fur seals
Delicious lunch on the beach looking out over the ocean
Hassle-free pickup and transfers from Nelson or Motueka
What's Included
Lunch
Transport to and from Nelson/Motueka. This is a self drive trip only.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
273 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road, Mārahau 7197, New Zealand
Start time
08:15 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Operated by Abel Tasman Kayaks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Weather forecast not good for Thursday, so changed kayaking to Wednesday; great experience; our guide, Whitney, was calm, patient and informative; all went smoothly and was well organized; lunch was a delicious vegetarian sandwich, apple, brownie and hot coffee; we saw fur seals and a variety of birds; we had some small waves and some flat water - nice variety; we wore spray skirts and life jackets; there were hot showers available upon our return
From $135.16
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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