Recommended Itineraries to Cruise the Beautiful Abel Tasman

Full Day Charter

(10:00am - 4:00pm)

 

Good Times

A fun filled tour of the Abel Tasman National Park coastline aboard a comfortable cruising catamaran. The tour starts from Kaiteriteri Bay with a scenic sailing cruise north close to the Abel Tasman coastline. Expect to see secluded coves, golden sand beaches, pristine clear waters and native wildlife. With a full day charter you have time to explore the many tidal lagoons, stop and enjoy one of the many secluded beaches, or stretch your legs with a small walk in the national park.

Rate:  $1300.00 per catamaran

Meals:  Lunches are restaurant prepared fresh each morning & are available at an additional cost of $20.00 per person.

 

Half Day Southern Highlights
(4 hours)

A tour of the southern Abel Tasman National Park coastline aboard a comfortable cruising catamaran. Enjoy 4 hours on the water combining sailing" and sightseeing with a beach stop & plenty of relaxing. This tour starts and finishes at our base in Kaiteriteri Bay, a popular resort bay just south of the National Park. Beginning with a scenic sailing cruise north close to the Abel Tasman coastline. Along the way expect to see secluded coves, golden sand beaches, pristine clear waters and native wildlife. Stop at Adele Island bird sanctuary and Paradise beach on Fisherman Island. While sailing back you will learn about the Abel Tasman National Park, its history, features and highlights, and stop at the famous Split Apple Rock for photos.

Rate:  $950 per catamaran

 

Full Day Northern Highlights Charter

(Awaroa Lodge guests)

Sailing Sunshine & Sea Breezes.  A historic tour of the northern National Park coastline this tour starts and finishes from the beachfront in Awaroa for clients staying at Awaroa Lodge, a popular resort at the northern end of the Abel Tasman.

Start the day with a scenic sailing cruise north close to the rugged natural coastline to Separation Point. We stop here to visit the Fur Seal colony before sailing into Golden Bay.

Along the way expect to see secluded coves, golden sand beaches, pristine clear waters and native wildlife. We stop at historic Taupo beach for lunch. The afternoon offers exciting fast sailing (up to 20 knots) for the return trip... lots of fun to be had here! Stop at Totaranui Bay to see some of the oldest Beech forest in the National Park then the graceful Eagle Rays basking in the shallow waters of Awaroa estuary. Wow... what a day! Return to the comfort of Awaroa Lodge around 4:00pm.

*See all the highlights of the northern Abel Tasman on this tour.

Rates:  $1450per catamaran

Meals/Catering:   lunches available from Awaroa Lodge at $20.00 per person.

Trip Duration:  10:00am - 4:00pm

 

Awaroa Lodge one way charter

(4 hours)

A relaxing alternative transfer to or from Awaroa Lodge. It's all here ... a great trip combining sailing and sightseeing with a beach stop & plenty of relaxing, the ideal way to start or finish your Abel Tasman escape.

Along the way expect to see secluded coves, golden sand beaches, pristine clear waters and native wildlife. As we go you will learn about the Abel Tasman National Park, its history, features and highlights, and stop at the famous Split Apple Rock for photos.

Rates:  $1100.00 per catamaran

Meals/Catering:  Lunches an additional cost of $20.00

Duration:   4 hours

Departures:  Awaroa OR Kaiteriteri Beach (times to suit client)