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Abel Tasman Charters - Day Tours
Abel Tasman Charters - Day Tours
Abel Tasman Charters - Day Tours
5
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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We provide 6 hour scenic day trips on board our comfortable catamarans into the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park with opportunities for kayaking, swimming and bush walk adventures, including a visit to the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. You'll get to know our skippers as we run small personal tours where you choose how energetic you want to be - a great day for all ages. Kayak in tranquil lagoons, enjoy a gourmet lunch, swim and snorkel from the boat, walk on a beach or through the enchanting Abel Tasman track - or just relax on board and enjoy the skippers wealth of knowledge about New Zealand's most enchanting park. We also provide small group overnight charters. Other exclusive trip options include a guided food and wine tour in a secluded cove, a swim/snorkel in shallow rock pools and a combined boat and helicopter flight into Lord of the Rings country. All trips include towels, gourmet lunch, refreshments, kayak and snorkel equipment, sunscreen, bug repellent and an excellent local skipper with a wealth of experience and knowledge as your tour guide.
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Jillian B
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Dec 2023 • Couples
A great day!! Such a good way to spend the day on the water at Abel Tasman. Beautiful waters, beaches, great swim /kayak/hike spots. Our captain, Tim, was so nice, so knowledgeable on the area, and just a gem. Lunch (& beer/wine) was fresh, local and excellent too! Tim helped us spot all sorts of wildlife too - birds, seals, sting rays. We had a great day!! Would definitely recommend!
Written 7 December 2023
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Absolutely wonderful day from start to finish!! Great company that runs fabulous tours. Exceptional attention to detail and ensuring all guests have a wonderful experience. Our small group tour was a blast. Stunning scenery, great food and drinks, plus lots of options to meet everyone's needs as far as activities. 10/10 highly recommend
Written 6 December 2023
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Michael M
Boston, MA30 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Skipper Rod and Mate Kim gave our group a fantastic experience on turquoise water and brown sandy beaches. The transfers from power dinghy to the boat were smooth. Once on board, we saw dolphins up close and visited beautiful bays. We had a delicious on-board lunch with local produce, local wine and beer. We were treated to knowledge of local flora, fauna, and local history. We offloaded to a golden sandy beach, which allowed us the chance to swim and kayak. The boat accommodated our group of 15 very well. Rod and Kim were friendly, informative, and skilled.
It was a flawless day we all will long remember.
It was a flawless day we all will long remember.
Written 5 November 2023
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hansO58
Hoeven, The Netherlands6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
we had a fantastic day on the boat. very friendly skippers who told a lot and provided a delicious lunch (also vegan and gluten-free) with drinks. beautiful views and stay on the beach. Recommended.
Written 27 October 2023
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Kevin M
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Sep 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing day with our caption, Rod. We were able to be right up next to baby seals in an estuary and we had a pod of dolphins following right along with us at one point. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting to explore Abel Tasmin National Park. We stopped on several beaches and did some short hikes. Amazing!!
Written 7 September 2023
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So great that you had an incredible day with us and thanks for your fantastic review.
It all helps others know what to expect, but the dolphins and seal pups isn't an everyday thing, so you guys were there on the right day :)
Written 27 October 2023
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Vanessa Bradley
London, UK11 contributions
A wonderful day out. Gorgeous boat and Rod and Emma took amazing care of us - pointing out all the sights and wildlife. Lovely lunch as well. We did kayaking, swimming, trail walk around a beach and saw seals and various birds. Highly recommended for a luxury personalised experience.
Written 13 April 2023
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Renee D
State College, PA41 contributions
The Abel Tasman charter day trip is a lot of fun, plain and simple. You spend the day boating, sight seeing the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park. Lots to see. The first couple of hours are spent cruising and learning ( Rod the Captain and Emma the first mate are very informative ) about the park and ongoing efforts to eradicate invasive pests while sight seeing for seals, birds and other sea life.
After cruising for a couple of hours, you end up at a beach where you have the opportunity to go take a beach walk, swim or kayak. While out taking a look around or swimming the crew prepares a scrumptious lunch upon your return. It was delicious, the highlight for me being the smoked fish they get locally. Delicious, with a cold beer all that more so.
The next stop after the boat gets under way is another area in the park with a loop trail that leads to the top of a small mountain overlooking one of the bays. This is a great little hike and worth doing as well. After the hike it’s basically cruising back to where the trip started.
The scenery throughout is in credible, the guides are very competent, the boat is clean and comfortable, the lunch substantial, just a perfect combination to make for a great day on the water.
After cruising for a couple of hours, you end up at a beach where you have the opportunity to go take a beach walk, swim or kayak. While out taking a look around or swimming the crew prepares a scrumptious lunch upon your return. It was delicious, the highlight for me being the smoked fish they get locally. Delicious, with a cold beer all that more so.
The next stop after the boat gets under way is another area in the park with a loop trail that leads to the top of a small mountain overlooking one of the bays. This is a great little hike and worth doing as well. After the hike it’s basically cruising back to where the trip started.
The scenery throughout is in credible, the guides are very competent, the boat is clean and comfortable, the lunch substantial, just a perfect combination to make for a great day on the water.
Written 8 April 2023
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Thank you for your great description of your day with Abel Tasman Charters.
We are so pleased you enjoyed cruising with Rod and Emma and had a great day on the water.
Written 9 April 2023
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Patrick K
Victoria, Canada14 contributions
The catamaran cruise boat was very comfortable with two excellent women crew knowledgeable about the area and its history. The itinerary included on-board kayaks in a bay, a 45 minute hike circuit, iconic Abel Tasman island stops, and an exquisite on-board lunch with local juices, wine and beers of choice
Written 7 April 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so glad you enjoyed your day with Abel Tasman Charters
Written 9 April 2023
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Brandi M
2 contributions
Mar 2023
We had a lovely day on the water with Tim! My husband and I and our two girls, ages 11 & 9 enjoyed a super day. Lunch was delicious. Tim was very kind and observant. We saw birds and seals and took in the sights. Highly recommend this company for this tour. The pick-up and drop-off location is convenient. We are very happy we chose this tour. It was a fabulous way to see the shoreline and portions of ABEL TASMAN Park. We were on a time budget so this satisfied our needs very well.
Written 1 April 2023
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Thank you for your fantastic review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with Tim in the beautiful Abel Tasman
Written 3 April 2023
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Evan G
New York101 contributions
What a great day. We were picked up on the beach by dingy and were taken to our boat by Captain Tim and from there had a wonderful adventure exploring the Abel Tasman National Park. It was the end of March and cool when we started so we wore layers and took them off as the day warmed up. The boat was well stocked and very comfortable. We spent the day cruising and exploring. We saw birds, fish, including rays, seals and the most amazing sites. We walked on unspoiled beaches and went on a few short hikes. It was a little to cold to swim but in the warmer months it would be something nice to do.
Tim was a great guide and made sure that we had everything we wanted and needed.
He prepared a very nice spread for lunch that has a lot for us vegetarians onboard to eat.
I would highly recommend using this company and when you do, ask for Tim!
Tim was a great guide and made sure that we had everything we wanted and needed.
He prepared a very nice spread for lunch that has a lot for us vegetarians onboard to eat.
I would highly recommend using this company and when you do, ask for Tim!
Written 31 March 2023
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Thanks for your great review. We think Tim is great too :)
Written 3 April 2023
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AliS.Yoshi
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,048 contributions
Hola! Realizan tours en español? Salen en abril? Cual es el costo? Gracias!
Karina A
1 contribution
And the cost is $285 per person everthing included 😁
Planetlover
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Are infants and children allowed on this cruise? Thanks!
Rod S
Motueka, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi
Yes, the trip is suitable for children and infants also as we can ensure they are able to participate in all the activities.
Thanks for your enquiry
Do you run these 6 hour tours in the end of May? Looking for May 28th? Do people Kayak then or is it too cold? Thanks Diane
Rod S
Motueka, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi
We do not run our Best Abel Tasman Daytrip that late in May but you may still privately charter the boat. It is still possible to kayak also
18RachelMN
Evergreen, CO7 contributions
What is the cost in March 2018 for your six-hour day trip? Thanks
Rod S
Motueka, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi Rachel
The cost of our Best Abel Tasman Daytrip is $285 per person and includes lunch, all refreshments and use of the kayaks. We also include towels sunscreen and a helpful skipper to be your guide for the day.
Mar S
28 contributions
Where do this tour start? How can I get there from Queenstown?
Rod S
Motueka, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi
We leave from Stephens Bay which is near the Abel Tasman National Park in Nelson ( up the top of the South Island).
You can visit our website for more info or give us a call 0800 22 35 22
Della D
Glenview, IL
Day tour. We will be staying in Nelson 2 nights; and would like to book a tour. It seems Rod is a great host. We are seniors that could do a couple of hours of hiking, see some seals and enjoy your beach. Suggestions?
Rod S
Motueka, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi
Our shared Day trip should suit you well. Our favorite hike takes around 1 hour and there is also an opportunity to spend 30 minutes walking on a golden sand beach.
Your skipper may be Rod or Emma depending on which vessel is on for the day
Thank you for your enquiry.