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Wilsons Abel Tasman - The Great Day Out - Cruise & Walk incl. Tonga Island Marine Reserve

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Join Wilsons Abel Tasman for an extra special cruising day trip into the magical Tonga Island Marine Reserve and beyond.

Join Wilsons Abel Tasman for an extra special cruising day trip into the magical Tonga Island Marine Reserve and beyond.

Highlights

  • Cruising the Abel Tasman golden granite coast into Tonga Island Marine Reserve
  • Pausing to view the antics at Tonga Island Seal Colony
  • Walking over a beautiful forested saddle, leading to the waterfall trail around the stunning Bark Bay Inlet
  • Relaxing or swimming at Bark Bay

Let Wilsons Abel Tasman take you on a spectacular journey.

Cruise the Abel Tasman golden granite coast into Tonga Island Marine Reserve, then land at an idyllic beach to walk along the famous coastal track. From Kaiteriteri, travel in style and comfort aboard the Vista Cruise into the Marine Reserve. Pause to view the antics at Tonga Island Seal Colony, and then cruise past remote northern beaches fringed by lush rainforest.

Turning around at the long, golden sands of Totaranui, return to historic Tonga Quarry Beach to start your walk. A gentle climb takes you over a beautiful forested saddle, leading to the waterfall trail around the stunning Bark Bay Inlet. Relax or take a swim at Bark Bay before a walk to picturesque Medlands Beach to rejoin the cruise back to Kaiteriteri.

  • 11.50am - Arrive Tonga Quarry
  • 9.20am - Depart Kaiteriteri
  • 11.20am - Totaranui
  • 3.10pm - Vista Cruise departs Medlands Beach
  • 4.15pm - Return to Kaiteriteri
Adult $120.00
Child $60.00 (5-14 years old)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 6 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 1 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri 7197

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Departures: 9:20am from Kaiteriteri, return to Kaiteriteri at approx 4.15pm

    Walk Duration: 2 Hours

Available Bookings from 6 Apr to 19 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$60.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Jacque Schuck-Dohig from New Zealand wrote on 29 March 2025

Tonga Quarry to Medlands

OMG - thank you! We enjoyed the commentary and boat ride out to Tōtaranui and then we got dropped off at Tonga Quarry and walked back to Medland Bay (only took 1 1/2 hr and I am not fit at all - a few steep parts but well worth the puffing) stopped into the toilet at Barker Bay (clean and flushing). We can’t wait to come back again and do a longer walk (actually disappointed I didn’t book the 4 hr hour walk). Can’t wait to come back next year!!

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Paul Laithwaite from United Kingdom wrote on 18 February 2025

Beautiful!

Absolutely stunning scenery. Easy to book, excellent facilities, impeccable timing of trip drop off and pick up. Warm and friendly guides. Beautiful walk through the forest ... well worth every penny, can't rate it highly enough.

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nicoled24 from United Kingdom wrote on 30 January 2025

Tremendous

This is a must do for anyone wanting to see the whole Abel Tasman coast and can manage a bit of a walk. Definitely not for anyone with poor mobility as the 4.4km track walk is steep and sandy surface/stones. The boat is tip top condition, crew were great, weather wasn't the best, and even so we had a great value full day out.

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gillb3 from New Zealand wrote on 13 January 2025

Don’t hesitate! Book it now!

We had an incredible day out to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. The staff were so kind and attentive. It was a beautiful sunny day. The walk was invigorating and the views breathtaking. Photos don’t do it justice. We saw baby seals too. Highly recommend this trip. We will remember this forever.

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Mike Brownlee from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2025

Highly recommended

Fantastic experience, excellent staff, top class ship

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