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Abel Tasman Kayaks Paradise is this close......come and experience it for yourself on one of our many tours or hire a k Enjoy.

A message from Jack Kelly, owner of Abel Tasman Kayaks:

Abel Tasman Kayaks was established in 1986, realising a vision to bring visitors into the glorious Abel Tasman National Park. Sea kayaking is such a unique, low impact way to explore the beautiful golden beaches, peaceful coves and lagoons, offshore islands, wildlife and the native forest fringing our granite coastline! This innovation becam

e an instant hit with visitors to the area, and saw the growth and development of Abel Tasman Kayaks into one of the leading kayak operations in the world. Over the years we have merged Kiwi Kayaks and Southern Exposure into our business. We have continued to lead the way with a strong commitment to high safety standards and experienced guides with incredible passion and extensive local knowledge of the park. As the owner of Abel Tasman Kayaks, I feel privileged to have our team introduce this beautiful place that we call home. A Message from our Guides
"It doesn’t feel like work guiding in this beautiful environment, more like a day out with great friends. Our love of adventure and people you will find invigorating."

11/01/2025

Camping in the Abel Tasman ❤️

The Abel Tasman coastline has a lot of variety. In some spots, the lush bushline is down to the sea, while in others, i...
09/01/2025

The Abel Tasman coastline has a lot of variety. In some spots, the lush bushline is down to the sea, while in others, it steps back. No matter where you are, it’s always spectacular. ✨🏞️

Help out this great project are running.Robin (kakaruai or toutouwai) are making a comeback in the Abel Tasman Nationa...
07/01/2025

Help out this great project are running.

Robin (kakaruai or toutouwai) are making a comeback in the Abel Tasman National Park. After an absence of about 30 years they’re now being seen occasionally on the coast track.

Project Janzoon have just launched their citizen science project – Report a robin – in order to get people telling us about their robin sightings, and talking about the wonderful birdlife in the Park.

If you have been or about to go in the park report your sightings via the Abel Tasman App – Have you seen this section ; or via www.janszoon.org/reportarobin ; Jot down the nearest trap number, looking for the numbered triangles.

Waking up on a beautiful beach - what's not to love, especially if someone has made you a cuppa!
04/01/2025

Waking up on a beautiful beach - what's not to love, especially if someone has made you a cuppa!

02/01/2025

The Abel Tasman National Park is teeming with wildlife, from the playful NZ fur seals to the charismatic kākā. 🐦🦭 Head to the northern section of the park for a chance to encounter these unique, endemic New Zealand treasures in their natural habitat!

We're nearly a quarter of the way through the century—2025 starts tomorrow! 🎉 Is exploring the stunning Abel Tasman on y...
31/12/2024

We're nearly a quarter of the way through the century—2025 starts tomorrow! 🎉 Is exploring the stunning Abel Tasman on your bucket list for the year ahead?

Did you know there are two main islands in the Abel Tasman to explore, Adele Island & Tonga Island but there are a few m...
28/12/2024

Did you know there are two main islands in the Abel Tasman to explore, Adele Island & Tonga Island but there are a few more unknown one's that are fun to kayak past.

Merry Christmas from the team at Abel Tasman Kayaks. 🎄
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the team at Abel Tasman Kayaks. 🎄

Marahau boasts one of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand! 🌊 This unique feature adds an extra layer of adventure to...
21/12/2024

Marahau boasts one of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand! 🌊 This unique feature adds an extra layer of adventure to every kayak trip that includes a water taxi as you experience the dynamic rhythm of the tides during your landing and departure.

Embracing that 'yes' moment .... ❤🛶
19/12/2024

Embracing that 'yes' moment .... ❤🛶

08/12/2024

There is something very special about exploring the marine reserve ❤️

The park is rich with history. From its early Māori settlement to its naming after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, this land...
08/12/2024

The park is rich with history. From its early Māori settlement to its naming after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, this landscape lends itself to lots of story telling and discovery.

View from the office ain't that bad! Summer days in the Abel Tasman.
05/12/2024

View from the office ain't that bad! Summer days in the Abel Tasman.

There are many great things about exploring the Abel Tasman—stunning scenery is just the start! 🏞️ No prior experience? ...
21/11/2024

There are many great things about exploring the Abel Tasman—stunning scenery is just the start! 🏞️ No prior experience? No problem! Our guides ensure you have the skills for an amazing adventure, whether you're a beginner or a pro. 🚣‍♂️✨

Onetahutui The name has been analysed by Peart to mean ‘to run hurriedly (tahuti) along the beach (one)”. However, it s...
19/10/2024

Onetahutui

The name has been analysed by Peart to mean ‘to run hurriedly (tahuti) along the beach (one)”. However, it seems much more likely to be a composite of one-tahu-ti. Tahu means to burn or cook, and ti is, the cabbage tree. One of the potential meanings is that cabbage trees were burnt on the beach as signals or as food. However, the problem is that there are no cabbage trees (ti kouka) present anywhere in the eastern part of the Park. Source Project Janzoon.

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Main Road Marahau RD2

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Monday 08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00

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Camping in the Abel Tasman ❤️

The Abel Tasman National Park is teeming with wildlife, from the playful NZ fur seals to the charismatic kākā. 🐦🦭 Head to the northern section of the park for a chance to encounter these unique, endemic New Zealand treasures in their natural habitat!

There is something very special about exploring the marine reserve ❤️

Abel Tasman National Park may be New Zealand's smallest national park, but it's the most accessible! 🌿 We make exploring it easy every day with a variety of water taxi options to suit your adventure. 🛥️🏞️

Say hello to the best summer yet, explore the Abel Tasman.

Exploring the park on your own.

Whether you're a seasoned kayaker or a first-timer, we make sure the paddling is easy and fun for everyone!

It may be the smallest national park, but it's got a lot of coastline to explore. ❤️ the Abel Tasman National Park.

Koro (Grandfather) and Kuia (Grandmother) our water taxi names reflect our desire to share and tell stories of the Abel Tasman. The Abel Tasman National Park may have been gazetted as a national park in 1942 but its history dates back at least 700 years.

Even Weka can't resist a stunning sunrise! 🌅 Also known as the Māori hen or woodhen, Weka are the most common flightless birds in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Keep your 👀 eyes peeled for these guys around the park! At this time of the year, there are a lot of pups around.

Accessible and stunning coastline! 💖 Abel Tasman

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