Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-528 2027, 0800 223 582;
www.abeltasman.co.nz
;
265 High St, Motueka; pass adult/child
$150/75)
Offers an explorer pass for unlimited taxi travel on three days over a five-day
period, plus backpacker specials and an array of tours.
Marahau Water Taxis
BOAT
( 03-527 8176, 0800 808 018; Abel Tasman Centre, Franklin St, Marahau)
Scheduled services
plus boat/walk options.
Tours
Tour companies usually offer free Motueka pick-up/drop-off, with Nelson pick-up avail-
able at extra cost.
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
SAILING
( 03-527 8375, 0800 467 245;
www.sailingadventures.co.nz
;
Kaiteriteri; day trip $179)
Sched-
uled and on-demand catamaran trips, with sail/walk/kayak combos available. The popu-
lar day trip includes lunch on Anchorage Beach.
Abel Tasman Tours
& Guided Walks
GUIDED HIKE
( 03-528 9602;
www.abeltasmantours.co.nz
;
from $220)
Small-group, day-long walking
tours (minimum two people) that include packed lunch and water taxis.
Wilsons Abel Tasman
WALKING, KAYAKING
( 03-528 2027, 0800 223 582;
www.abeltasman.co.nz
;
265 High St, Motueka; half-day cruise $78,
cruise & walk $60-78, kayak & walk $80-195)
Impressive array of cruises, walking, kayaking
and combo tours, including a $35 backpacker day-walk and a barbecue cruise (great
winter option). Luxurious beachfront lodges at Awaroa and Torrent Bay for guided-tour
guests.
Abel Tasman Canyons
CANYONING
( 03-528 9800, 0800 863 472;
www.abeltasmancanyons.co.nz
; full-day trip $250)
Few Abel
Tasman visitors explore the beautiful Torrent River. Here's your chance to journey down
its staggeringly beautiful granite-lined canyon, via a fun-filled combination of swim-
ming, sliding, abseiling and big leaps into jewel-like pools.
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