Top Marahau Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a day of sailing and hiking at your own pace with a fully skippered catamaran sail followed by a self-guided hike through Abel Tasman National Park. Experience the beautiful park and coastline from two perspectives, seeing bird, animal, and marine life. Enjoy transfers from Marahau and a guided sail with a knowledgeable crew, plus the freedom of hiking independently. Complimentary tea, coffee, and juice are provided onboard.

Active travelers seeking an easy, family-friendly outdoor adventure will enjoy this half-day kayaking tour of the Abel Tasman National Park coastline. Departing from Marahau, you’ll paddle to the dramatic Split Apple Rock, enjoying beautiful views along the way. Check out sea caves and look out for birds, including graceful cormorants. This is roughly a three-hour tour.

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this small-group kayaking and hiking tour of the southern part of the Abel Tasman National Park. Starting from Marahau, head out to little Adele Island, where you’re likely to spot fur seals basking in the sun. Continue your adventure on land, hiking to panoramic viewpoints and listening to the birdsong, so far from roads and settlements.

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and back from Marahau. We provide a safety briefing before you head off.

Explore from Marahau to Anchorage in a day - walk, kayak and water taxi.On this trip covering the Astrolabe coastline you have a professional guide with you for around 4 hours sharing their knowledge and passion of the Abel Tasman.

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.

Whether you just have a couple of hours to spare or want to spend the whole day kayaking, this rental service is ideal. Pick up your double kayak in Marahau, at the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park. Explore the coastline at your own pace, without a guide telling you want to do or a group to keep up with.

Rent a kayak for two days so you can explore the Abel Tasman National Park’s coastline at your own pace. Collect your kayak from Mārahau and get a briefing and on-water assessment before setting off independently. Bring your own camping gear and set up camp at a site in the park overnight. Admire the views, spot seals and birds, and stop to swim over two full days.

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide timetable means on any given departure your experience the best part of the park and are able to explore the marine reserve to the fullest. Explore the realm of Tangaroa, God of the sea and feel the presence of Tane Mahuta, God of the forest on this trip. Start Awaroa/Finish Bark Bay or Start Onetahuti/Finish Anchorage

Our best one day kayak trip using the tide to explore the best of the park on any given day. Abel Tasman Kayaks is one of only three operators authorised to undertake marine mammal viewing from sea kayaks at Tonga.

Camping overnight is what’s special about the Abel Tasman – it will rejuvenate the soul. There is something perfect about this trip. Spend three days kayaking the Abel Tasman National Park. Start and finish in Marahau.

Enjoy the freedom of paddling at your own pace along the coast with this kayak rental service from Marahau. A minimum of two people can rent kayaks for up to seven hours. Follow the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park, stopping at inviting golden-sand beaches for a picnic and a swim. Look out for seals on off-shore islands and listen to the native birdsong along the way.

Active travelers won’t want to miss the chance to kayak through one of New Zealand’s most beautiful national parks. Starting from Marahau, paddle along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park. Look out for seals, listen to native birdsong, and enjoy a refreshing swim at a golden-sand beach during your lunch stop. If there’s a breeze, save your energy on the return trip by hoisting a sail and gliding.

Active travelers will love this kayaking tour along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park from Marahau. Avoid the risk of getting lost or straying into risky water by going with a guide and a small group (max. 8). Check out colonies of fur seals at Shag Harbour and Tonga Island. Paddle to idyllic Anchorage Beach before getting a water taxi back to Marahau.

From Marahau to Totaranui and return – it’s an adventure! Spend three days in the stunning Abel Tasman. The first two days see you kayaking from Marahau through to Onetahuti and then the third walking from Onetahuti to Totaranui before returning back to Marahau on a water taxi.

The marine reserve of Tonga Island lies along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park and is known for its large population of Kekeno—New Zealand fur seals. On this tour, paddle out to the island by kayak and spend an entire day exploring the rugged coastline and beautiful beaches. Look out for fur seal and blue penguins, learn about the local ecosystems, and stop to enjoy lunch by the beachside.