Remote Marine Reserve Overnighter

Combine our best one day kayak tour with a night camping, and a walk in the Abel Tasman National Park!

On the first day, join the Remote Marine Reserve tour. This tour is designed to coincide with the tide, it means on any given departure we offer the best part of the park to explore the marine reserve to the fullest by kayak. At the end of  day one spend the night camping at either Bark Bay or Anchorage.

Day two, walk unguided the coastal track from Bark Bay to Anchorage, or vice versa, depending on the previous nights campsite location.

If coming from Bark Bay walk up through the lush coastal forest before crossing the 47 m suspension bridge across Falls River. Sidle around two valleys before descending down to Torrent Bay. From here you have two options: take the high tide route and explore Cleopatra’s Pool or spend the afternoon taking in the surrounds of Anchorage.  The estuary can be crossed within two hours either side of low tide, or an all-tide track leads around to Anchorage. If walking from Anchorage this walk will be reversed.

As the day concludes, catch a late afternoon water taxi from either Anchorage or Bark Bay back to Marahau, rounding off your memorable overnight adventure.

Paddling is our business, with all activities supported by our purpose-built kayak base, complimentary hot showers, wifi,  equipment storage & client transporters. We also provide high-quality soft gear – fitted for each client by our guides and high-quality hard gear – customised for comfort for each client.

On the kayak trip covering the Tonga Island Marine Reserve you have a professional guide with you for around 7 hours sharing their knowledge and passion of the Abel Tasman. We cater a snack and lunch designed around your health and energy  for day one. All other meals and snacks are to be supplied by you. Camp passes and 1 bag transfer each way is included in our packaged price.  Please note camping gear is supplied by clients or hired through us this can be booked online at time of booking.

Every trip is unique like each of our clients.

In accordance with a change in New Zealand legislation, we are now obliged to inform a person seeking to participate in our adventure activity of any serious health and safety risks they may be exposed to by participating in the activity. We therefore include our Risk Disclosure Statement for you to pass on to your clients prior to them booking, so they are aware of the risks of participation.

Risk Disclosure:
In any outdoor adventure activity, participants are exposed to variations in weather conditions and therefore there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this water-based activity include but are not limited to; Personal Injury (sea sickness, heat stroke, hypothermia, drowning) and Property Damage. Abel Tasman Kayaks mitigate this risk through thorough preparation and adherence to a detailed Risk Identification and Management System. This includes providing you with the necessary information, training and safety equipment to participate in our activities. You are personally responsible for listening to our directions, adhering to our advice, and making responsible decisions to keep yourself safe. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify, alter or cancel activities at any given time if we feel your safety, or the safety of others may be compromised.