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Full-Day Freedom Kayak Rental in New Zealand
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1 day (approximately)
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.
What's Included
A double kayak, buoyancy vest, spray skirt, paddle jacket, paddle, safety emergency flares, waterproof map, water pump and a spare paddle. Additional items in the winter: wetsuits, wetsuit booties.
Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet at Abel Tasman Kayaks base, 273 Sandybay Rd, Marahau at 8.15am
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
The highlight of this trip is visiting Adele Island sanctuary, home to an array of protected native birds and a popular hangout for NZ Fur Seals. Experience the cacophony of bird sound that is unique to the Island. It’s a beautiful day for those with only one day to spare.
Start & finish at Marahau.
Fully explore the Astrolabe area at your own pace.
Paddle out to Adele & Fisherman Islands and listen to the birdsong.
Know that choosing this trip means a portion of your trip cost helps protect the birds.
Drift into caves on a high tide.
If you’re keen, hike up to the top of Watering Cove and take in the spectacular view of the Astrolabe and the Northern part of the park.
On your return paddle revisit your favourite spots or explore the ones you missed on the way North.
Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
Start & finish at Marahau.
Fully explore the Astrolabe area at your own pace.
Paddle out to Adele & Fisherman Islands and listen to the birdsong.
Know that choosing this trip means a portion of your trip cost helps protect the birds.
Drift into caves on a high tide.
If you’re keen, hike up to the top of Watering Cove and take in the spectacular view of the Astrolabe and the Northern part of the park.
On your return paddle revisit your favourite spots or explore the ones you missed on the way North.
Minimum group size 2 (no solo hires).
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 2 (no solo hires)
- Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately if required. Return Nelson $60pp Return Motueka $30pp
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- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 2 (no solo hires)
- Return transport from Nelson/Motueka is not included in the trip price. Please book separately if required. Return Nelson $60pp Return Motueka $30pp
- In accordance with New Zealand legislation, we are obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to read prior to booking, so you are aware of the risks of participation. Risk Disclosure In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this water-based activity include but are not limited to; Personal Injury (sea sickness, heat stroke, hypothermia, drowning) and Property Damage. Abel Tasman Kayaks mitigate this risk through thorough preparation and adherence to a detailed Risk Identification and Management System. This includes providing you with the necessary information, training and safety equipment to participate in our activities. You are personally responsible for listening to our directions, adhering to our advice, and making responsible decisions to keep yourself safe. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify, alter or cancel activities at any given time if we feel your safety, or the safety of others may be compromised.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
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.
- 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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