Abel Tasman National Park Day Trip by Boat from Nelson
by Abel Tasman Charters Day Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$930Overview
This six-hour small-group boat tour from Nelson carries up to 11 passengers or 5 couples and offers a flexible itinerary on Abel Tasman National Park’s coastline. The skipper guides the group past Split Apple Rock and up to Tonga Island Marine Reserve, where New Zealand fur seals can often be seen resting on the rocks. Along the way, the skipper points out local wildlife including Little Blue penguins and occasional dolphins, while sharing information about the area's history and ecology. The tour includes stops for activities such as kayaking and hiking. Guests can choose to kayak in sheltered bays, take a bush walk on the Abel Tasman Coast Track including the Pitt Head loop overlooking Te Pukatea Bay, or relax on board while a platter-style lunch featuring fresh local ingredients is prepared. The trip has scheduled time for a close view of Split Apple Rock, a walk on the Coast Track, and about two hours at Tonga Island Marine Reserve with chances for wildlife watching and water activities. On board, guests have access to restrooms and enjoy included snacks, lunch, carbonated beverages, bottled water, tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, and use of kayaks, snorkels, and flippers. The route and timings can vary depending on tides and wildlife sightings.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tonga Island Marine Reserve
The boat travels up to Tonga Island Marine Reserve where guests have about two hours to hike, kayak, and watch New Zealand fur seals. The itinerary can change daily depending on tides and wildlife sightings.
120 min
Split Apple Rock
The tour cruises close to Split Apple Rock for about 10 minutes, providing views of this distinctive rock formation while the guide discusses the area's ecology and history.
10 min
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Guests have about one hour to walk on the Abel Tasman Coast Track, including the Pitt Head loop which overlooks Te Pukatea Bay. This section is chosen for its scenery, historical significance, and fern glades.
60 min
Meeting point
6 kms north of Motueka, take a right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. After 3.5 km turn right at the small blue road sign Stephens Bay – No Exit. Follow this road right down to the reserve. Coordinates -41.0477° S, 173.0178° E
End point
6 kms north of Motueka, take a right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. After 3.5 km turn right at the small blue road sign Stephens Bay – No Exit. Follow this road right down to the reserve. Coordinates -41.0477° S, 173.0178° E
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Abel Tasman National Park Day Trip by Boat from Nelson
by Abel Tasman Charters Day Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$930Overview
This six-hour small-group boat tour from Nelson carries up to 11 passengers or 5 couples and offers a flexible itinerary on Abel Tasman National Park’s coastline. The skipper guides the group past Split Apple Rock and up to Tonga Island Marine Reserve, where New Zealand fur seals can often be seen resting on the rocks. Along the way, the skipper points out local wildlife including Little Blue penguins and occasional dolphins, while sharing information about the area's history and ecology. The tour includes stops for activities such as kayaking and hiking. Guests can choose to kayak in sheltered bays, take a bush walk on the Abel Tasman Coast Track including the Pitt Head loop overlooking Te Pukatea Bay, or relax on board while a platter-style lunch featuring fresh local ingredients is prepared. The trip has scheduled time for a close view of Split Apple Rock, a walk on the Coast Track, and about two hours at Tonga Island Marine Reserve with chances for wildlife watching and water activities. On board, guests have access to restrooms and enjoy included snacks, lunch, carbonated beverages, bottled water, tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, and use of kayaks, snorkels, and flippers. The route and timings can vary depending on tides and wildlife sightings.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tonga Island Marine Reserve
The boat travels up to Tonga Island Marine Reserve where guests have about two hours to hike, kayak, and watch New Zealand fur seals. The itinerary can change daily depending on tides and wildlife sightings.
120 min
Split Apple Rock
The tour cruises close to Split Apple Rock for about 10 minutes, providing views of this distinctive rock formation while the guide discusses the area's ecology and history.
10 min
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Guests have about one hour to walk on the Abel Tasman Coast Track, including the Pitt Head loop which overlooks Te Pukatea Bay. This section is chosen for its scenery, historical significance, and fern glades.
60 min
Meeting point
6 kms north of Motueka, take a right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. After 3.5 km turn right at the small blue road sign Stephens Bay – No Exit. Follow this road right down to the reserve. Coordinates -41.0477° S, 173.0178° E
End point
6 kms north of Motueka, take a right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. After 3.5 km turn right at the small blue road sign Stephens Bay – No Exit. Follow this road right down to the reserve. Coordinates -41.0477° S, 173.0178° E
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.