The northern end of the Abel Tasman is a breathtaking destination. The landscape is a tapestry of beauty and this is the best two day sea kayaking trip in New Zealand.

The trip is suitable for those wanting a little more adventure and to experience New Zealand at its natural best, ideal if you are short of time but still want to experience sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Your journey starts at Tata Beach, Golden Bay, from here you will sea kayak beside one of the most spectacular landscapes in this country, arriving at Separation Point with a remote lighthouse and a large colony of Kokeno (NZ fur seals) to farewell you from Golden Bay and welcoming you to Tasman Bay.

The Northern End of the Abel Tasman National Park is not only the more remote, quieter end, but it is also the most beautiful. There is a number of campsites that you can choose from on this adventure, steeped in history and wonderment they won’t disappoint

Waiharakeke - Wharawharangi Hut and campsite, the first camping area that you will come too.

Mutton Cove - Tucked around the corner from Separation Point, this is a fabulous campsite.

Anapai - Just a little further from Mutton Cove, the native bush surrounding this little campsite is magical.

Remember to book your campsite with the Department of Conservation. For this trip, Mutton Cove is recommended (paddle time to Mutton Cove is 3-4hr).

Pick up is at Totaranui.

What to Bring

To enjoy your experience you will need:

• A Department of Conservation campsite booking. https://bookings.doc.govt.nz/web/Facilities/SearchViewGreatWalk.aspx?PlaceId=875
• Camping equipment.  You can hire everything on this page.
• Clothing suitable for kayaking
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm clothing for camping 
• Snacks and water
• Plenty of good food
• Camera
• First aid kit and personal toiletries
• Cellphone
• Bring large plastic bags suitable for keeping equipment dry

 

Inclusions

A safety briefing is given to everyone regardless of your kayaking experience, so please don't be offended.  

• Safety Briefing.  
• Life Jackets and paddling equipment
• Flare and maps
• A dry bag

Plan your trip

We are based at 29 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach, Takaka.  There is plenty of safe parking on Cornwall Place and also Petterson St, beside the toilet(from here walk towards the beach and turn right, head along the esplanade and we are on the beach in front of Tata Islands).

The nearest Settlement is Pōhara, with a store, cafe and plenty of accomodation it is only 8km.  There is plenty of ideas about accomodation and travel on our webpage https://www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz/useful-links-golden-bay

• Takaka - 25 mins
• Motueka - 1.5hr 
• Nelson - 2.15hrs

What happens if I book and the weather is bad? If the weather is bad and we can't get on the water because of high winds we can transfer your trip to another day or if you leaving Golden Bay we will refund your booking. (please note a small booking fee of $2.00 will be charged)