The Barn Cabins & Camp

Sea Kayak, Stroll, Seals and Sail

An excellent choice for those wanting to do it all in the Abel Tasman. Start the day off kayaking up the Astrolabe, exploring the islands and beaches, before dropping the kayak at Watering Cove. From here just a 1 hr walk to Anchorage for lunch before catching the afternoon breeze back to Marahau!

Sea Kayak, Stroll, Seals and Sail

An excellent choice for those wanting to do it all in the Abel Tasman. Start the day off kayaking up the Astrolabe, exploring the islands and beaches, before dropping the kayak at Watering Cove. From here just a 1 hr walk to Anchorage for lunch before catching the afternoon breeze back to Marahau!

Description

Includes DOC Enviro Access Fee $10 Adult, $6 Child

Start your day at 8:15am, navigating your sea kayak past islands, sea caves and golden beaches on your guided paddle between Marahau and Watering Cove. Stretch your legs and get the blood pumping with a short stroll over the hill and into Anchorage Bay, while taking in the amazing views. Don’t forget your camera!

Join the catamaran at Anchorage by 1:30pm, sail further north along the coastline, check out the Fur Seals at Pinnacle Island before catching the afternoon sea breeze for your sail to Kaiteriteri via Split Apple Rock.

  • Meeting Place and Time: 8:15 am check-in, at Kayak Base, Marahau. & then 1:30 pm check-in, at Catamaran in front of the DOC Hut, Anchorage.
  • Departs & Returns from: Marahau at 8:30 am, back to Kaiteriteri Beach at 4.30 pm.
  • What’s included: Half day guided kayak tour, dry bag for kayak storage, Half day skippered sail tour, Free tea & coffee. Toilets on board sailing catamaran. Free afternoon transfer from Kaiteriteri Beach to Marahau.
  • Essential to Bring: Small day bag (storage available in Kayak & Yacht), layers of warm clothing, wind proof jacket, shoes that are easily removable, swim wear & towel, your own water bottle, lunch (unless pre-ordered) plenty of sun screen (SPF 30+ is best), sun hat, sun glasses and your camera!

It is important to note that check in for the Kayak portion of this trip is at 8:15am. Your sailing departure is then scheduled for 1:30pm from Anchorage Beach.

Additional information

Age

Adult – 15+, Child – 5 to 14 years., Adult 12+

Dietary Preferences

None / No Lunch, Standard – Add on, Standard – Included, Vegetarian – Add on, Vegetarian – Included