In 1990 Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi pioneered fast water taxi trips in the Abel Tasman National Park, with experienced drivers who have superb local knowledge of the park. Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, scenic cruises and pack or luggage transport in the Abel Tasman National Park, in New Zealand.
Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Marahau Base, 275 Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd, Phone: 03 5278 083 or 0800 27 82 82.
Check-in: 30 minutes prior departure at Abel Tasman Centre at Marahau Waterfront.
Length of tour: takes 6.5 hours.
How to get there: Travel via Motueka and Riwaka to Marahau Beach by taking the Marahau exit from SH60 (not via Kaiteriteri).
What to bring: Walking clothing, walks shoes, camera, insect repellent, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, swim suit, towel, warm top, water bottle, bring food for the day. A day backpack is recommended to all the above equipment.
What is provided: 'Beaches & Bay' trip: 2 x water taxi rides: Marahau to Bark Bay & Anchorage to Marahau.
Note: Good level of fitness required. 4 hours self-guided walk, approx. 12 kms (at low tide it takes 3 hours for the 8.4 kms).