Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Tour with Self-Guided Coastal Track Walk & Anchorage Bay Sailing
Discover Abel Tasman National Park’s coastal beauty during a full-day tour around Anchorage Bay. Start the morning with a self-guided walk along the coastal track from the village of Marahau to Anchorage, admiring native forest and golden beaches. Then, in the afternoon, set sail along the Abel Tasman coastline with your knowledgable skipper, discovering hidden bays and estuaries on the way south to the charming seaside resort of Kaiteriteri.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–4), one child (5–14), one adult (15+) or one family (two adults + two children)
- Full-day Abel Tasman National Park coastal walk and sailing experience
- 12.4km self-guided trek following the park’s coastal track from Marahau to Anchorage Bay
- Three-hour skippered sailing along the coastline from Anchorage Bay to Kaiteriteri
- Complimentary tea and coffee onboard the catamaran
- Return transfers to Marahau at the end of the day
- Available every day: 8.30am to 5.15pm (approximately)
- Self-Guided Walk: Departs from National Park Entrance Marahau: 8.30am
- Skippered Sail: Departs from the DOC hut, Anchorage Beach 1.30pm
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
- Day bag
- Warm, layered clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Comfortable footwear for walking
- Soft sole shoes that can get wet and are easily removed for the boat
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: 8.30am to 5.15pm (approximately)
- Self-Guided Walk: Departs from Abel Tasman National Park Entrance, Marahau at 8.30am
- Skippered Sail: Departs from Anchorage Beach 1.30pm. Check-in at 1.15pm in front of the DOC hut
- Courtesy transfers back to Marahau by 5.15 pm
- Not valid: 25 December 2023
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Important:
- The skippered sailing tour component of tour will run for approximately three hours
- You will set off on your self guided walk from the Department of Conservation pavilion on the corner of Sandy Bay Road and Harvey Road in Marahau, following the clearly marked track to Anchorage. You are not required to meet at the ticketing office to check in prior to starting your self-guided walk, however it is recommended you begin no later than 8.30am
- After walk (12.4 km) you will meet your skipper and sailing catamaran in front of the DOC hut on Anchorage Beach
- Lunch is not included in this tour unless specifically selected when booking. As there are no cafes or shops within the National Park, please ensure you bring lunch and a water bottle with you. There is a filtered water tap at Anchorage Beach to refill your drink bottle as required
- Please allow up to nine hours for this experience, including travelling time
Terms & Conditions:
- Sails are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures for passenger and crew safety
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather and sailing conditions
- Vessel is subject to change depending on availability
- Child rate applies for children aged 5–14. Children aged 4 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge but are still required to be listed when booking
- Late arrivals and no-shows void offer
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Discover the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and beyond with Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures, a family-owned sailing tour operator. The crew here is dedicatd to providing the region’s premier yacht charter business, sharing a passion for sailing in a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing atmosphere.