Abel Tasman Coachlines

Packages

Whether you want the complete Abel Tasman experience or just a relaxing day on the beach, Abel Tasman Coachlines has a package to suit you. Simply click on any of the following One Dayers for more information.

Can’t decide what’s for you? Come in and see our friendly knowledgeable staff at the Nelson Travel centre. They’ll find a package to suit your interests and fitness level.

Abel Tasman National Park

 

Please note as of the 20th of October 2010 we will no longer be offering return fares.

To compensate for this we have held our one-way fares from Nelson & Motueka (to the Abel Tasman) at the same price as last season.

A full day’s coach, cruise and track walking challenge.

Longer Walk Combos

Coach - Cruise - Walk

A full day’s coach, cruise and track walking challenge.

One of the most popular packages. It gives you the chance to experience the most scenic part of the track.

Coach - Leave Nelson and sit back for a scenic trip following the coast around the Tasman Bay to the gateway of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Cruise - Here the boat will be waiting for you to board. The boat cruises the shoreline, travelling in close to idyllic beaches fringed by native forests. You will then start making tracks in the sand!

Walk - This leisurely walk is unguided and allows you the freedom to soak up the Abel Tasman on your way. You have time to relax on the golden sand beaches and swim in the crystal blue waters. Walk from bay to bay taking in the elevated views along the way.

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
  • Walk Anchorage to Marahau (3 - 4hrs)
  • Coach Marahau back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am
  • Return from Marahau 4.00pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Marahau at 4.30pm

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$67 ex-Nelson
$47 ex-Motueka

 

Coach - Cruise - Walk
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A full day’s coach, cruise and track walking challenge.

Chill out and relax with a peaceful calm sail amongst the best coastal scenery of the National Park. You’re going to love the golden beaches, rugged natural coastline and pristine clear waters of the Abel Tasman!

Around midday abandon ship at Anchorage for a nature walk along sandy beaches, via picture-perfect lookouts and through some of the best native bush and scenery the coastal track has to offer. Bring your own lunch!

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Sail Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
  • Walk Anchorage to Marahau (3.5 - 4 hours)
  • Coach back to Nelson or Motueka

LATE START!
Ideal package for those who don’t want to be
up at the crack of dawn!

Summer only

  • Depart Nelson 10.30am or Depart Motueka 11.30am
  • Return from Marahau 5.30pm

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$67 ex-Nelson
$47 ex-Motueka

 

Coach - Sail - Walk

A full day’s coach, sail and track walking adventure.
Chill out and relax with a peaceful calm sail amongst the best coastal scenery of the National Park. You’re going to love the golden beaches, rugged natural coastline and pristine clear waters of the Abel Tasman!

 

Around midday abandon ship at Anchorage for a nature walk along sandy beaches, via picture-perfect lookouts and through some of the best native bush and scenery the coastal track has to offer. Bring your own lunch!

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Sail Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
  • Walk Anchorage to Marahau
  • Coach Marahau back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am
  • Return from Marahau 5.30pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Marahau at 4.30pm

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$112 ex-Nelson
$92 ex-Motueka

 

Bay Hopper

The best of both worlds.

Get the best of both worlds; relaxing and exploring! Catch the boat from the National Park entrance and cruise the park’s shoreline, giving you the best views the coast has to offer. Hop off at Bark Bay (Medlands) and relax on the golden beaches or explore the tranquil lagoons, before taking a 3.5 hour walk through original Podocarp forests. Allow time to stop and take in the view on the spectacular Falls River swing bridge.

  • Coach to Kaiteri
  • Boat Kaiteri to Bark Bay (Medlands)
  • Walk Bark Bay (Medlands) to Anchorage (3.5 to 4 hours)
  • Boat Anchorage to Kaiteri
  • Coach Kaiteri back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Depart Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.00pm
     

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$99 ex-Nelson
$80 ex-Motueka

 
Coach and cruise with an easy two hour bay to bay walk.

Shorter Walk Combos

Seals & Sand

An easy walk and visit the seals.

This is the exact same trip as the Seal Safari package, but without the early start!
Catch the boat from the park entrance and cruise via the fascinating seal colony. Then talk a walk in the heart of the marine reserve to Bark Bay (Medlands beach). Bark Bay has everything on offer, a tidal lagoon, sheltered beaches and great swimming. A perfect place to relax before catching the boat back to reality.

  • Coach to Kaiteri
  • Boat Kaiteri to Onetahuti (Tonga Quarry) via the Seal Colony
  • Walk Onetahuti (Tonga Quarry) to Bark Bay (Medlands) (2 hours)
  • Boat Bark Bay (Medlands) to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson or Motueka
LATE START!
Ideal package for those who don’t want to be
up at the crack of dawn!

Summer only

  • Depart Nelson 10.30am or Depart Motueka 11.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 5.55pm
     

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$89 ex-Nelson
$73 ex-Motueka

 

Seal Safari

Experience the fascinating seal colony

Coach - Sit back and let our friendly experienced drivers take you on a scenic trip along the coastal highway, which follows the Tasman Bay around to the gateway of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Cruise - Catch the boat from Kaiteriteri to Onetahuti (Tonga Quarry). The boat cruises the shoreline travelling in close from bay to bay giving you the best views of the park. Cruise via the fascinating seal colony at Tonga Island. Enjoy the beauty of these sleek black mammals and keep an eye out for the little Blue Penguin.

Walk - Then take a pleasant walk in the heart of the marine reserve, with time to enjoy the native forests and stunning scenery. At the end of your walk you’ll come out into Bark Bay. Bark Bay has everything to offer, amazing rock formations, a tidal lagoon, sheltered beaches and swimming. A perfect place to relax before catching the launch back to reality.

  • Coach to Kaiteri
  • Boat Kaiteri to Onetahuti (Tonga Quarry) via the Seal Colony
  • Walk Onetahuti (Tonga Quarry) to Bark Bay (Medlands) (2 hours)
  • Boat Bark Bay (Medlands) to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Depart Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.00pm

     

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$99 ex-Nelson
$80 ex-Motueka

 
Sit back and relax on your coach and cruise tour.

Cruise the Park

Leisure Cruise

A relaxing boat cruise with a late start.

An ideal trip for those who want to see the park, but aren’t keen on walking or an early start! Jump on board the 10.30am service to Kaiteri where you will cruise up to Awaroa, taking in the beautiful coastline sights, including the Seal Colony on Tonga Island, before returning to Kaiteri. 

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteri to Awaroa via the Seal Colony
  • Boat Awaroa to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson or Motueka
LATE START!
Ideal package for those who don’t want to be
up at the crack of dawn!

Summer Only

  • Depart Nelson 10.30am or Depart Motueka 11.30am 
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 5.30pm  
 

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$89 ex-Nelson
$73 ex-Motueka

 

Just Cruising

Experience all the park has to offer.

The only way to see the whole park in one day, the relaxing way! The Vista launch cruises the shore, travelling in close to the golden sand beaches. Take in the views of the native tropical looking coastline and inhabitant wildlife, including the Seal Colony on Tonga Island.

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Totaranui via the Seal Colony
  • Boat Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer only

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 1.15pm

 

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$108 ex-Nelson
$88 ex-Motueka

 

Sail the Coast

 Sail the park for a day.

 

 

 

 

Join us for a full day adventure sailing tour of the stunning Abel Tasman National Park coastline. See all the highlights on this tour including Split Apple Rock, fur seals, golden beaches, tidal lagoons, pristine clear waters, and lush native forest.

You can just chill out and relax, get involved in the sailing, or learn as you go. Experience several beach stops throughout the day with the opportunity to go swimming, sunbathing and beach walking.

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri

  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Anchorage

  • 1 hour lunch break at Anchorage, with an opportunity for a short walk.

  • Boat Anchorage to Kaiteriteri, via Pinnacle Island Seal Colony

  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson or Motueka

  • Includes lunch  

Summer Only

  • Depart Nelson 7.45am or Depart Motueka 8.45am

  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm 

 

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare
$162 ex-Nelson
$142 ex-Motueka

 

Try something a bit different with our kayaking and skydiving packages.

Adventure Packages

Torrent Bay Treble

Get up close and personal with the National Park.
Be greeted by your guide first thing in the morning as you board your coach before departing for Marahau. From Marahau kayak to Watering Cove, experiencing up close and personal the natural beauty of the Abel Tasman Coastline.

After arriving at Watering Cove and taking some time to relax and refuel, begin your unguided walk to Torrent Bay through some truly spectacular scenery and native bush. Upon your arrival in Torrent Bay spend some time enjoying the golden sands and sun before catching the boat back to reality. 

  • Coach to Marahau
  • Kayak Marahau to Watering Cove
  • Walk Watering Cove to Torrent Bay (2.5 hours)
  • Boat Torrent Bay to Marahau
  • Coach Marahau back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 6.45am or Depart Motueka 7.45am
  • Return from Marahau 5.30pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Depart Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Marahau 4.30pm
 

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach, Kayak & Boat Fare
$170 ex-Nelson
$152 ex-Motueka

 

Green Steam

See the park from the water with a full day’s kayaking.

Your guide will greet you as you board the coach on your way to Marahau. Once there you will begin your days kayaking, paddling out into the forest-fringed Astrolabe area. This area offers 12 golden sandy beaches to stop at. You will also get to see Adele Island, which is now predator free and producing a cacophony of bird sounds, thanks to the efforts of the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust. In the afternoon paddle back to Marahau (weather permitting).

  • Coach to Marahau
  • Kayak Marahau to the Astrolabe area, including Adele Island, and return to Marahau
  • Coach Marahau back to Nelson or Motueka

Summer

  • Depart Nelson 6.45am or Depart Motueka 7.45am
  • Return from Marahau 5.30pm

Winter

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am or Depart Motueka 8.30am
  • Return from Marahau 4.30pm

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Kayak Fare
$161 ex-Nelson
$143 ex-Motueka

 

Get High

Get an adrenaline hit with this package!
For those who love adrenaline and want to see the sights from a height. Come and complete a 13,000ft tandem skydive with Skydive Abel Tasman.

 

  • Coach Nelson to Motueka
  • Complete 13,000ft skydive
  • Coach Motueka back to Nelson

Summer Only

  • Depart Nelson 10.30am
  • Return from Motueka 1.35pm
 

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Skydive Fare
$309 ex-Nelson

 

Contact Bar

 
Phone Nelson

NELSON

03 548 0285

Phone Motueka

MOTUEKA

03 528 8850

Fax

FAX

03 548 3833

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