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Highlights

• Bespoke private kayaking tour in Golden Bay
• Wildlife spotting including seals, birds & stingrays
• Discover golden beaches far away from crowds
• Local guide & informative commentary

Description

Kayak in the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park on a half day private kayaking tour with Golden Bay Kayaks. Perfect for those with a little kayaking experience, this guided tour starts from Tata Beach in Golden Bay and follows the Abel Tasman coastline past incredible rock formations, islands and wildlife. Take in the unforgettable scenery, learn stories about the area and discover hidden beaches far away from the crowds.

Your private eco kayaking adventure begins with a full safety briefing by your Golden Bay Kayaks guide. You are then ready to start your journey bright and early, pushing off from the golden sands of Tata Beach in Golden Bay. The northern end of Abel Tasman is considered one of the best places for kayaking in New Zealand, filled with history & culture, opportunities for wildlife encounters and best of all, a sense of being ‘far from the madding crowd’. With the beautiful Tata Islands as a backdrop, your local Golden Bay Kayaks guide will lead the way as you paddle for 3-4 hours, regaling you with entertaining stories and fun facts about the area.

During your Abel Tasman private kayaking tour with Golden Bay Kayaks, look out for fur seals, native birds and stingrays, just some of the wildlife that call the clear waters of Abel Tasman home. At a secluded beach, you will stop off for a delicious morning tea half way through the tour, just the type of Kiwi hospitality that New Zealand visitors are looking for! At the end of this picture-perfect Abel Tasman adventure, your Golden Bay Kayaks will lead the way back to base at Tata Beach.

Trip Includes

• Half day private eco kayaking tour
• Knowledgeable local guide
• Morning tea
• Safety briefing & all safety equipment
• Lifejackets & kayaking equipment
• Spare paddle
• Maps & flare
• Dry bag

Duration

• Allow 4.5 hours

Departures

• 8:45am (return by 12:45pm)
• Departs from 29 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach, Golden Bay
• Operates daily in summer (Oct-Apr)

Other Information

• Please bring bottled water, snacks, warm/windproof jacket & layers, light clothing for kayaking (no jeans), cellphone, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat & camera
• Child rates apply (0-13yrs)
• Suitable for those with some kayaking experience
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people
• Tata Beach is approximately 25 minutes drive from Takaka, 1 hour from Motueka & 1.5 hours from Nelson

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$325.00
• Child (0-13yrs): NZD$160.00