Best Abel Tasman Day trip
Overview
Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. You get to meet other travelers and receive the personal attention of the skipper as we limit numbers to 5 couples or 11 passengers. Choose how energetic you want to be with plenty of activities on offer. Our cruise itinerary is flexible and our friendly, knowledgeable skippers are excellent at locating local wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals, Little Blue penguins and on occasion dolphins.We ensure you are able to learn about the history and ecology of the Abel Tasman while take in the stunning scenery. We cruise past Split Apple Rock as far as the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in the heart of the park where New Zealand fur seals bask in the sun. Then we find a sheltered bay with opportunities to kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or just relax on board while we prepare a delicious platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch We provide a platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients to cater for a range of diets.
- Snacks A fruit bowl is kept fully stocked with fresh local produce for our guests to help themselves
- Alcoholic beverages Wine and Beer are offered with lunch
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of kayaks, snorkels and flippers
- Restroom on board
- There is an additional charge of $50 NZD return for the Bus service payable onboard the boat.
Meeting and Pickup
The pickup is by bus at around 7am from set locations in Nelson and needs to be scheduled though us as an extra with additional fare. It is a suitable option for those traveling without a vehicle. It is for travelers heading to the Abel Tasman from Nelson and arrives an hour early to our departure point as it meets other companies timetables. Otherwise meet us at Stephens Bay at 9.45am - parking available at the end of Stephens Bay road.
Stephens Bay Road
Kaiteriteri 7197, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Tonga Island Marine Reserve
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Split Apple Rock
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Abel Tasman Coast Track
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Best Abel Tasman Day trip?
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Activity code: C-123952P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. We provide a platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients to cater for a range of diets.
- Snacks. A fruit bowl is kept fully stocked with fresh local produce for our guests to help themselves.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine and Beer are offered with lunch.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Use of kayaks, snorkels and flippers.
- Restroom on board.
- There is an additional charge of $50 NZD return for the Bus service payable onboard the boat.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best Abel Tasman Day trip is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best Abel Tasman Day trip will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchWe provide a platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients to cater for a range of diets.
- SnacksA fruit bowl is kept fully stocked with fresh local produce for our guests to help themselves
- Alcoholic beveragesWine and Beer are offered with lunch
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of kayaks, snorkels and flippers
- Restroom on board
- There is an additional charge of $50 NZD return for the Bus service payable onboard the boat.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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